Preschool
Seton School provides a Catholic Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Program.
It's a place where children can expand their capabilities, enjoy learning, and have fun with their peers. Each program is designed to encourage intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development, according to the philosophy and objectives already in use at Seton Catholic School.
Growth and development flourish, as each child is encouraged to explore new surroundings and develop creative expression. Through curiosity, free play, and new learning activities, a child's self-esteem and self-confidence are promoted, and social and language skills are developed.
Preschool Program
Seton School provides a Catholic Preschool Program for 3 year old children. The 3 Year Old Preschool Program is a structured preschool program that offers a loving Christian atmosphere that meets the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of the students. The program provides a positive approach to learning through play as well as hands on experience. It is a place where students can expand their capabilities, enjoy learning, and have fun with their peers.
The Preschool Program will........
Provide a gentle, loving atmosphere where our first priority is the children's all around development and welfare.
Assist the children in developing caring, curious, responsible, and independent attitudes and behaviors.
Provide a warm, nurturing environment that develops the children's confidence in their ability to learn.
Expose the children to the concept of God, as loving Father, and Jesus, as our friend.
Look forward to interacting with parents whose comments and suggestions are always welcome.
The Preschool program is three-day a week program on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. The program serves children who are 3 years old by September 1. It is located on the Seton Catholic School campus in the Early Childhood Center within Culemans Hall. The morning session is 8:15 am to 11:00 am. The afternoon session is 12:15 pm to 3:00 pm. Teachers are degreed or certified by the Illinois Department of Education.
A copy of a child's birth certificate must be presented when registering a child. Children are required by law to have a current physical examination.
For information about Seton Preschool, please contact the Seton Elementary Office at (309) 757-5500.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Seton School provides a Catholic Pre-Kindergarten Program where children feel comfortable, happy, and successful. It is a place where they can expand their capabilities, enjoy learning, and have fun with their peers. Our Pre-Kindergarten is designed to encourage intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development, according to the philosophy and objectives already in use at Seton Catholic School.
Our Pre-Kindergarten provides a safe and trusting atmosphere for all children. Growth and development flourish, as each is encouraged to explore new surroundings and develop creative expression. Through curiosity, free play, and new learning activities, a child's self-esteem and self-confidence are promoted, and social and language skills are developed.
In an atmosphere of Christian love, each child is treated in a respectful manner by the teachers and staff, and is encouraged to respect the rights of others by treating each other in a gentle way. Students are encouraged to accept the needs of others through cooperative play with emphasis on good manners and sharing.
The curriculum includes reading and math readiness, phonics, social studies, science, music, art, technology, physical education, and religion. The children participate in activity centers within a structured class schedule so that their natural love of learning is incorporated into their transition to student life. Hands-on learning experiences are provided with numerous enrichment and fun-filled activities.
The Pre-Kindergarten program is a five-day a week program and serves children who are 4 years old by September 1. It is located on the Seton Catholic School campus in the Early Childhood Center within Culemans Hall. The morning session is 8:15 am to 11:00 am. The afternoon session is 12:15 pm to 3:00 pm. Teachers are degreed or certified by the Illinois Department of Education.
A copy of a child's birth certificate must be presented when registering a child. Children are required by law to have a current physical examination.
For information about Seton Pre-Kindergarten, please contact the Seton Elementary Office at (309) 757-5500.