Little Explorers Preschool

WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM DETAILS & COSTS? 

Saints Simon and Jude offers a Catholic preschool experience for 3 and 4 year old children following the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Early Childhood Education Guidelines. SSJ's Little Explorers Preschool focuses on kindergarten readiness with academic enrichment activities. Preschool students wear the SSJ School gym uniform (available for purchase).

Days, Hours, & Rates for 3-Year-Old & 4-Year-Old Students
4 Day Program on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 
4 Half Days - 8:20 am - noon - $ 5,600
4 Full Days - 8:20 am - 2:50 pm - $ 7,100

5 Day Program Monday through Friday 
5 Half Days - 8:20 am - noon - $ 6,100
5 Full Days - 8:20 am - 2:50 pm - $ 7,600

There is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $200 per child (PreK-grade 8); $300 for two children; and $400 for three or more children. Tuition can be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly (July through April).
 

WHO CAN ATTEND SSJ'S PRESCHOOL?
Saints Simon and Jude School offers a 3-year-old and 4-year-old preschool program. (Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1. No exceptions. All children must be potty trained. Click here to view our Bathroom Policy.)

Classes have limited space. Acceptance will be according to the following policy:

1. SSJ families/parishioners who already have children in the school.
2. SSJ families/parishioners who are registering their oldest child/ren in the school.
3. SSJ families/parishioners who are registering their child/ren in the school and have older child/ren who are not students at SSJ.
4. Non-SSJ parishioners who belong to another parish and have received the approval of their Pastor.
5. Non-SSJ parishioners who are not Catholic.

CARES Before and After School Care (available at an additional cost)
Morning 7:00 am - 8:20 am
Afternoon 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Click here for more details on the CARES program.

HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD?
Click here for registration details.

For additional information on SSJ’s Little Explorers Preschool, contact Jenn Appaneal at [email protected] or 610-696-5249, Ext. 241.