General Information
Preschool and Extended Care
St. Mary Catholic Preschool follows the curriculum set forth by the Diocese of Grand Rapids as well as the staff of St. Mary School. We use learning centers to encourage decision making, problem solving, and independence. These centers include but are not limited to, reading center, writing center, art dramatic play, manipulatives, table games, and texture table.
St. Mary Catholic School extended care is open the first day of school until the last day with exceptions of some half days. The program is similar to that of the preschool program.
Daily Preschool Schedule
| 8:00 AM | Arrival |
| 8:15 AM | Large Group Activities/music and movement |
| 8:50 AM | Activity Centers |
| 9:50 AM | Clean up for snack |
| 10:00 AM | Snack |
| 10:30 AM | Closing large group activities |
| 10:40 AM | Outside/inside gross motor skills |
| 10:55 AM | Dismissal - from back of school |
Extended Care Schedule
| 7:30 AM | Arrival |
| 8:15 AM | Follows Preschool Schedule |
| 10:55 AM | Continue with gross motor skills |
| 11:15 AM | Return to classroom and prepare for lunch |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch in the Parish Center |
| 12:00 PM | Self choice activity centers |
| 12:20 PM | Rest time |
| 2:30 PM | Wake up and snack time |
| 3:00 PM | Free choice/outside/inside activity centers |
| 4:50 PM | Get ready for dismissal |
| 5:15 PM | Center closes for the day |