Entering preschool is a big step for children and their parents! The staff and faculty of the Saint George School preschool program recognize that each child is an individual, with unique gifts to develop and share with others. We also believe that preschool is a time to have fun and a place to learn how to socialize with other children.

Saint George School has an early childhood development center that offers state of the art facilities for our 2, 3, and 4-year-old preschool students. The center provides a bright, cheery environment to stimulate young minds. 

4-Year-Old Preschool Program:

• 4-Year-Old Morning Session: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• 4-Year-Old Full Day Session: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
• 4-Year-Old PLUS Program: 4 Year-Old Plus Program: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.)
• Students enrolled in either our 3 or 4-year-old preschool programs can utilize our Before and After School Program. This program is available from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and/or dismissal 2:40 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Before and After Preschool Program

The Before and After Preschool Program is an option, separate from the preschool program above, that allows for full-day childcare. Preschool children can be brought to the Before and After Program starting at 7 a.m. and picked up by 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. This program can be used in conjunction with the preschool classes and is extremely flexible. Billing will only occur for the hours your child attends outside of the preschool. Your child must be registered in the program in order to utilize this service.

Program highlights:

• Music, art, storytime, and instruments
• Hands-on play, sorting, sensory-related play
• Focus on developing skills & concepts related to counting, colors, shapes, language arts, weather, circle time
• Letter and number recognition and writing 
• The outdoor playground that's is equipped with swings, climbing, and sliding options, and offers a large green space for running and jumping
• Recognition and reciting rhymes, songs, and games
• Fine Motor skill hand coordination development with play dough, puzzles, art, songs, coloring, and painting
• Gross Motor skill development through running, jumping, climbing, rolling, crawling, kicking and throwing a ball
• Learning the concepts of weather and seasons
• Science Study to include learning body parts, identifying animals, learning about flowers, leaves, and snow
• Language development to improve language skills and build vocabulary
• Celebrations and holidays 
• Social Skill development appropriate behavior, labeling feelings, controlling emotions, building confidence, friendships

If you would like to visit our school and tour our facilities please call our office at (814) 864-4821 and we will schedule a time that is convenient for you.

You and your preschool child are invited to the Saint George School Preschool Orientation, held in August, one week prior to the start of the school year. At this time the parents, children, and teachers spend time together and answer questions for the new school year. You will receive a letter in August regarding the date and time.

Enroll your child at the SGS preschool in Erie, PA to get a head start on your child's education!