Frequently Asked Questions

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St. Dennis Early Learning Center

 

 

Hours:  Child Care/Ext. Care – 7:00am to 6:00pm

            Kindergarten – Mon., Wed., & Fri. – 8:15am to 11:30am

                                   Tues. & Thurs – 8:15am to 2:45pm

            AM Preschool – 8:15am to 11:15am

            PM Preschool – 12:15pm to 2:45pm

 

Begins/Ends: School begins the end of August, orientation for K and PK will

be scheduled the week before.  Preschool classes end before Memorial Day.  Kindergarten, child & extended care go to the beginning of June, per the school calendar.

 

Drop Off/Pick Up:  Kindergarten & Preschool is at our 12th Street Entrance.

Children entering/leaving ELC outside regular class hours use our 13th Street Entrance (parking lot).

 

Snacks: Students bring their own snack, for their snack during class.

          An after school snack is provided for children in child/ext. care.  

 

Milk:  Milk is available to purchase, for K-8, at a nominal fee. Milk fees are

included in the preschool & child care tuition.  After school care students receive juice, included in the fees.

 

Lunches: Children staying for lunch bring a lunch from home.  Hot lunch

          is available to pre-order daily for a nominal fee.

 

Parent Involvement: Families are not expected to work hours, however, we

         invite all families to be involved.

 

Fundraising: K-8 families have mandatory hours or can pay a fundraising fee.

         Families are welcome to participate in fundraisers, select fundraisers

         can help reduce a K-8 family’s tuition. (more info is available) 

 

Uniforms:  Students begin wearing uniforms in first grade at St. Dennis.

 

Physicals:  A completed physical/immunization form and dental form are

          required by the state for all students entering kindergarten and all

          new preschoolers.

 

Supply List: Will be sent home in June (packets may be order through the

          school for a limited time).                  

 

Calendar:  An overall yearly calendar will be sent out in June.  A monthly

          calendar is sent home through the student’s folder.