Program Information
Aquinas Academy offers separate programs for three and four year-olds which allows us to closely tailor activities to each developmental stage. The three year-old program lets your child easily adjust to attending school in a developmentally appropriate environment. The four year-old program focuses on Kindergarten readiness.
Our program options allow families the flexibility to change from half day to full day at any time throughout the academic year. Aquinas Academy’s preschool programs foster excitement about learning, encourage creative exploration, and develop school readiness skills. Call 724-834-7940 to schedule a tour today.
- PK3 – Tuesday/Thursday: half day or full day
- PK4 – Monday/Wednesday/Friday: half day or full day
- PK+ – Preschool Plus Program: half day or full day, 3-day or 5-day
- Half Day- 8:30 am to 11:30 am
- Full Day- 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Before School Care and After School Care are available.
- Before School Care – 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
- After School Care – 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Preschool Teachers
Mrs. Maggie Culley is the head teacher of the PK 3 and PK4 Programs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and is certified to teach preschool by the PA Department of Education.
Sister Lindena Brace, SC is the lead teacher of our Preschool Plus program. She is a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from West Virginia State University and a Master in Elementary Education from Seton Hill University with certifications in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Mrs. Tracy Wilhelm and Mrs. Theresa Frick serve as preschool assistants.
Curriculum
- Language Arts Development (listening, speaking, pre-writing, phonics)
- Conceptual Math
- Fine Arts (art, music, and dramatic play)
- Science
- Physical Education (fine and gross motor development)
- Social Living
Goals
- Learn about God and the beauty of God’s world
- Develop socially acceptable behavior
- Develop confidence through successful experiences
- Become excited about learning
- Develop readiness skills
- Learn to share, respect, and cooperate with others
- Explore and be creative
