Voluntary Preschool Program grant from the State of Iowa
Sixty preschoolers attend St. Matthew Preschool free of charge
Age Requirement:
Children have to be 4 years of age by September 15th
Classroom Information:
Teachers are licensed by the state of Iowa
Teachers are required to have an Early Childhood Endorsement
State Approved staff/child ratios: 1 adult to every 10 children
A maximum of 20 children per class-with one teacher and one associate
Associates have a degree or a CDA
The Creative Curriculum is used with the Gold on-line assessment program. Two conferences are scheduled throughout the year to share this information.
Our 4 yr. old preschool is a community partner with the Cedar Rapids Community School District. This partnership evolved through the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program grant. This grant funds our 4 yr. old preschool classes.
Classrooms approved by the Department of Education
Communication between the preschool, junior kindergarten, and kindergarten teachers is on-going throughout the year.