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Why choose SMT for Early Childhood?
"We pride ourselves on our academic excellence, but we are most proud of the feeling of family you get when you walk through our doors. It's a special part of our school community. At St. Martin's, you can be sure when you drop your children off at our school, they are cared for, nurtured, and challenged. Likewise, we take pride in giving parents a sense of safety and a commitment to excellence when we welcome their children to our school."
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About Nursery
Nursery, what to expect:
- Morning Meeting / Circle Time
- Table toys to strengthen fine motor skills
- Activities Centers
- Snack Lunch (extended day & full day) & Recess
- Art Projects
- Storytime
- Sensory Bins
- Playdough
- Outside play: Big Playground, Little Courtyard Play Area
- Name Practice
- Show & Tell
- Safe Scissor Practice
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From Nursery Parents
"The St. Martin of Tours Nursery program is wonderful! Three of my children have gone to this program and all of them have loved it! I love how the teachers and staff know each child by name and care for them like their own. My children learned so much during their year in this Nursery Class. It is a great mix of academic learning as well as social and play-based learning. Each of my children were enrolled in each of the 3 different scheduling options and it was great to have the flexibility to choose what was best for our family at that time."
- Mrs. Ledwell Nursery parent
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About Pre-K
Pre-K, what to expect:
- Social and Emotional Development
- Physical Development
- Creative expression/ The Arts
- Social Studies
- Language and literacy
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physical Education
- Art
- Music
- Language
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From Pre-K Parents
"I cannot say enough about the Early Childhood Program at St. Martin of Tours School. All three of my children have attended SMT for Nursery and Pre-K and they have had a wonderful experience. My youngest has just graduated from Pre-K and from the time she entered the building in September, we have seen so much growth and development. The amazing teachers not only teach them the basics they need to know to prepare for Kindergarten but also important life skills, such as cleaning up, routine, being polite, sharing, and working together. There are always two adults in the classroom so the teachers have the ability to work one on one with the kids as well. Most importantly, my favorite thing about St. Martin of Tours is the sense of community you feel when you attend this school. There is no better place to start your kid's education than SMT."
Mrs. Lowe Pre K parent
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Ages- Nursery is for kids who will be age 3 by December 1st.
- Pre-K is for kids age 4.
- Kindergarten is for kids age 5.
Do you offer full-day Nursery and Pre-K?
Yes, we offer Full day Nursery and Pre K. We also offer various types of schedules to help families with different need.- Nursery offers 2, 3, and 5 Full days as well as AM programs (8:15 to 10:45 am) and extended day programs (8:15 to 12:15 pm)
- Pre K- offers 3 and 5 day Full day. Also, we offer 5 day AM program (8:15 to 10:45 am) and 5 day extended day program (8:15 to 12:15 pm)
What time is drop-off and pickup?
- Drop off for both Nursery and Pre K is 8:15 am
- Pick up for: AM schedule is 10:45am Extended day schedule is 12:15 pm Full-day schedule is 2:15 pm Do you offer
Before School Care and After School Care? What is it like?
- Before care drop off is 6:50 am (additional fee). Aftercare is available from 2:35 to 6:00 pm ( additional fee)
- We have two adults in aftercare.
- We provide snacks at no cost.
- We offer homework help if needed.
- Students use our outdoor playground and have safe access to Chromebooks.
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The motto of our Early Childhood program is " Believe and Become." Our Catholic faith is central to everything we do, especially when students are young. Children find joy and hope in our faith. Our community is stronger, and each child is able to thrive.
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All our teachers at St. Martin of Tours must have an NYS teaching Certificate and complete Professional Development throughout the year. All teachers are screened and cleared by DRVC Department of education before considered at our school.
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Nursery - Schedule of Activities in the Morning
- Arrival...unpack, table toys
- Morning meeting...good morning song, pledge, prayers, calendar, weather
- Storytime
- Snack
- Activities Centers: Project, Curriculum Activity, Play
- Outside Play
- Morning students dismissed
Nursery - Schedule of Activities for the Afternoon
- Computer room, science activity or another activity to enhance the curriculum
- Lunch & Recess
- Rest time
- Activities Centers: Board Game, Water Table, Sand Table, etc.
- Dismissal
Pre-K - Schedule of Activities for a Full Day- Arrival and Unpack
- Morning Work
- Morning Meeting/Circle Time Centers
- Snack
- Story Time
- Music and Movement
- Lunch
- Recess
- Nap Time
- End of the Day Meeting
- Pack Up
- Dismissal
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What food and snacks do you offer?
- Offer Hot lunch to extended and Full day students at additional cost
- Snack time during the day for all programs
How do you accommodate food allergies?- Food allergies are accommodated at lunchtime to certain eating areas in the cafeteria and at snack time to limiting the type of snacks allowed in the class.
- The nurse has a list of all students who have allergies and their medicines
Do you have an on-site school nurse?
Yes, we have professional nursing staff supplied by the Amityville School district.
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Tuition & Financial AidNursery, Full Year of Tuition:
- 2 full days $4,646
- 3 days AM $3,182
- 3 day ext $4,646
- 3 full days $5,276
- 5 day AM $4,226
- 5 day ext $5,276
- 5 full days $7,403
Pre-K, Full year of Tuition:- 3 full days $5,276
- 5 day AM $4,226
- 5 day ext $5,276
- 5 full day $7,403
Do you offer monthly payment plans?
Yes we use SMART tuition which spreads payments over 10 months
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