Preschool FAQ

Below are some common asked questions about our preschool program.  If you don't find answers to your questions here, please call us at 610-566-7730 so we can assist you.

• At what age do the children start in your Preschool?
• What are your class sizes and how many classes do you have?
• Who provides the mid-morning snack?
• What is Lunch Bunch?
• What is your ‘snow closing policy’?
• What is your sick policy?
• Do you give parents progress reports?
• Is your student body diverse?
• How do you communicate with the parents?
• How do you handle emergencies?
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At what age do the children start in your Preschool?

We begin at age three (3); all students must be ‘potty-trained’.

What are your class sizes and how many classes do you have?

We have two preschool classes. The teacher child ratio is in accordance with NAEYC, Keystone Stars, and DPW regulations.

Who provides the mid-morning snack?

The parents provide a healthy snack for the entire class on a rotating basis. A note is sent home when it is your family's turn.

What is Lunch Bunch?

If a preschool student desires to stay for lunch with his or her friends parents have the option to sign-up the child on a day-to-day basis. Each child brings his or her own lunch from home. Lunch Bunch is from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Monday to Friday; the cost is posted at the center.

What is your ‘snow closing policy’?

We follow the Rose-Tree Media School District in calling for ‘late openings’ and ‘school closed’ days. Our School Closing Number is the same as Rose-Tree Media School District: 542

What is your sick policy?

We ask the parents to keep the children home if they have a fever or are vomiting. If a child has Strep Throat or Pink Eye, they must be on medication for at least twenty-four hours before returning to school. Other disesaes may have longer ‘at home times’.

Do you give parents progress reports?

We give progress reports twice a year. Parents are invited to meet with the teachers at this time, but a parent may request a conference with a teacher, or the Director, at any time.

Is your student body diverse?

Our student body, age three to fifth grade, is quite diverse in religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

How do you communicate with the parents?

We send many messages home in the ‘school-bags’ in newsletters and we also send messages by post ‘snail-mail’. We have voice mail and e-mail at the school; parents make good use of these quick ways to have questions answered. Our expectation is that parents will call when a child is sick or if a parent is going to be late in collecting the student.

How do you handle emergencies?