FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This is our before and after school care program available Monday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM 
for students currently enrolled in any of our Preschool programs.
 Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
Lunch Bunch begins at 11:30AM.  Students bring their own healthy lunch and eat in the extended care classroom.
Following lunch at 12:30 the students have Circle Time where they review the calendar, sing songs, and read a book. Around 1pm is rest time. All students who stay for extended care are required to rest at this time. (Books, coloring, or any quiet activity are given to children who do not nap.)
 Rest time is over at 2pm and the rest of the day consists of organized learning activities such as baking, crafts, and gross motor play outside or in our exercise room.

PHILOSOPHY   

Piqua Catholic Preschool - The Center for Early Learning will educate the whole child through experiences that will help each child grow spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and physically.  Our program is focused in academics and learning through play.  Our goal is to equip each child with everything he or she needs to successfully transition into kindergarten.  Our Preschool is a safe and nurturing environment where Godly character and Christian values are promoted.  We will instill a life-long love of learning and create a strong foundation in the heart and mind of each child.  

SAFETY

Safety is a top priority for our students.  
All teachers, administrators, and volunteers are trained in the VIRTUS Child Protection Program
required by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and background checked as well as first aid and CPR trained.
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIOS:  
Preschool Classrooms: 10:1, Pre-kindergarten Classroom: 12:1, Extended Day: 12:1

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

If you have additional questions, comments, or concerns
please contact our Director, Mrs. Christy Hayes, at hayesc@piquacatholic.org
or at Piqua Catholic Preschool - CFEL main office at (937) 773-3876.