Pre-School

The goal of the Epiphany Early Childhood program are to ensure the development of the whole child by nurturing the life of Christian faith, which leads to a genuine respect for God, self, and others. This program is designed to help each child develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. we aim to achieve these goals through the use of developmentally appropriate materials and activities, taking into account each child's individual development, interests, and cultural background.

Mission Statement:

Epiphany Early Childhood Center in concert with Epiphany Cathedral School provides excellence in education, which nurtures a loving relationship with God and builds a caring community that serves others.

Accreditation:

We are fully accredited through the Florida Catholic Conference, and we are members of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).

Certification:

Teachers hold bachelor's or master's degrees and are certified through the State of Florida. Teacher assistants hold either CDAs or higher degrees. Most are members of ACEI, which is an early childhood professional organization.

Requirements:

Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1st of the current school year to enter. Tiny Tigers must turn 3 years old between September - January of the current school year and be fully potty trained; no bottles or pacifiers. Birth certificate, immunization record, current health exam and other documentation required as per registration packet.

All programs run August through May/ early June on the 180 day school schedule.

Registration Fee: $180 per child

We are a VPK provider / specified hours. Please inquire.

Arrangements for 5 days, 3 days or 2 days per week can be chosen for Tiny Tigers & 3 year olds. Junior Kindergarten for 4 year old children is a full time program with some limited half-day offerings available.

Call the preschool director at 941.484.8556 for more specific information.

Sample General Schedule:

7:30am     Indoor Play / Early Arrivals

8:30          Opening Activities / Skills

8:40          Religion

9:00          Snack Provided

9:15          Outdoor Play

10:00        Group Activities / Specific Skills (Circle Time) Indoor

10:15        Learning Centers (Art, Math, Science, Religion, Family Living, Computer,

                 Library, Water/Sand Play, Outdoor Adventures

11:10        Lunch Preparation and Clean-Up

11:15        Prayers before Lunch

                 Lunch under Pavilion

                 Outdoor Play

12:30pm   Literacy Program

                 Wash Up / Prepare for Rest

12:45        Rest time / Quiet Time

1:45          Wake Up from Rest

                 Literacy Activity

                 Prepare for Dismissal

2:00 - 2:30   Dismissal and Pick Up

                    Children's Aerobics (Tigercise) offered several times per month.

                    Spanish and Guest Readers also offered several times a month.

After School Program available until 5:30pm