PHILOSOPHY:

Precious Friends of St. Gianna Childcare Center believes in providing a safe, loving and nurturing environment for our little ones.  Our program works with parents to instill confidence, independence and values to help each child reach their full, personal potential.

CURRICULUM:

Precious Friends follows the Pennsylvania Department of Education Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.   Our program includes studies in the following areas:

• Language and Literacy, including Spanish and Sign Language
• Cognitive Development, Mathematics and Fine Motor Skills
• Creative Art Expression
• Music and Movement
• Physical Development and Gross Motor Skills
• Personal and Social Development
• Science and Nature Studies
• Self-Help Skills

STAFF:

• All lead teachers are degreed or certified in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• All staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
• All staff have mandatory State Police and FBI background clearances.
• All staff receive training year round through Penn State University’s on-line education program.

TEACHER/STUDENT RATIOS:

• Infant Classroom – 1:4
• Young Toddlers – 1:5
• Older Toddlers – 1:6
• Preschool – 1:10

TUITION PROGRAM:

All tuition is billed monthly through our on-line tuition program.   Parents setup their own payment plan for tuition at the time of enrollment.

SCRIP PROGRAM:

Nativity of Our Lord Parish participates in the Great Lakes Scrip Program.   Scrip credits can be used towards tuition for Precious Friends.

INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS:

Precious Friends works with multiple agencies, including the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, BARC, Sunny Days, Easter Seals, etc., to accommodate the needs of all students.