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Preschool FAQ

Saint Joseph Preschool

Preschool FAQSaint Joseph Preschool

How old does my child need to be?

4/5 Program - Students must be 4 years old on or before August 1st.

3yo Program - Students may attend as early as their 3rd birthday

Does my child need to be potty trained?

Yes. Students must be toilet trained before they begin Preschool.

What classes are offered for Preschool?

Option 1: Monday through Friday mornings.......... 8:15am -11:00am

Option 2: Monday through Friday all-day............... 8:15am - 2:45pm

Do preschoolers wear uniforms?

No. Preschoolers do not wear uniforms.

Can preschoolers eat the school provided lunch?

Yes! We offer a hot lunch program. Families can fill out a menu at the beginning of each month and choose which days to order hot lunch and which days they prefer to pack a lunch. The preschool participates in the free and reduced lunch program, as well.

What is the ratio of students to staff?

We are a Level 4 On My Way PreK program licensed by the State of Indiana.


3 year olds have a maximum ratio of 10:1

4/5 year olds have a maximum ratio of 12:1

What are the qualifications of your teachers?

The lead teacher, Ruthie McCray, has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood as well as professional development in Early Childhood Education.


Adrienne Spare has specialized college-level coursework and professional development in Early Childhood Education.

Do preschoolers take naps?

Students who attend all day, will be offered a rest for a minimum of 60 minutes.

Do you have before and after school care?

We currently offer Before and After School Care.

Please contact info@stjosephgarrett.org for more information.

When can I schedule a tour?

Call or stop by the school and we will be happy to show you all we have to offer at St. Joseph Preschool.
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