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pre-kindergarten

 4 – 5 years old

With the introduction of Universal Preschool (UPK) in the state of Colorado, the application process for our Pre-K program is distinct​ from the rest of our offerings. 

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Enrolling your child in our Pre-K program is subject to availability on a first come, first serve basis. Please call us at 303-972-9774 or email us at SPELC@stphilip-co.org to check availability and schedule a tour. If space is available, you can fill out the registration form linked below. If you wish to apply for Universal Preschool, please visit https://upk.colorado.gov/ to complete the application process. 

 

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Our Pre-K Classrooms are designed to promote kindergarten preparedness by ensuring your child has the skills needed to succeed in kindergarten.

 

Pre-K1: Child to Teacher Ratio: 18/2, plus a  parent volunteer
Prk-K2: Child to Teacher Ratio: 18/2, plus a parent volunteer

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Follows the same expectations for the Ruby, Topaz and Emerald Classes.

In addition:

  • Name recognition

  • First name written with upper and lower case letters

  • Upper and lower case alphabet recognition

  • Number recognition from 0 to 12

  • Basic mathematics concepts

  • Grouping objects that are similar

  • Understanding comparisons such as: larger/smaller, taller/shorter, heavier/lighter, wider/narrower, up/down, left/right, under/over

  • Color recognition

  • Shape recognition

  • Science for exploration and fun (What happens if?, Why does this happen?, etc.)

  • How does Jesus want us to treat our friends? How does Jesus want us to act?

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  • Manners (please and thank you)

  • Independent exploration of activities/centers

  • Dramatic play

  • Listens for at least 10 minutes at a time

  • Shares verbally in front of a group

  • Creates with a variety of art mediums, both directed as well as undirected

  • Follows 2 and 3 step directions without intervention

  • Adjusts easily to changes in daily routine

  • Acceptance of not always being first or winning

  • Shares attention and toys

  • Finds more than one solution to a problem

  • Shows awareness of roles people play in society

  • Makes increasingly representational drawings

  • Bounces a ball and catches it

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st. philip early learning center

7531 S Kendall Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80128

SPELC@stphilip-co.org.

303-972-9774

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St. Philip Early Learning Center admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to children at the Center. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in our enrollment policies, scholarships and other Center-administered programs.

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