Holy Cross Academy Aviat Care Program
Preschool in Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Welcome to Holy Cross Academy and St. Mary Preschool. We are a Catholic elementary school of the Diocese of Arlington, serving St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg, Virginia and the community of St. Jude Parish. Our school is under the direction of the Oblate Sisters of Saint Francis de Sales and is staffed by an exceptional faculty of religious and lay teachers, as well as dedicated support staff.
As you get to know us, you will see that we are pledged to:
Creating a faith community based on the Gospel of Jesus;
Working with you to educate your children and to guide them as they attain their fullest potential;
Achieving academic and personal excellence at every level;
Maintaining a well-rounded curriculum to meet each childs needs, and
Serving the wider community in imitation of Christ, our Lord.
It is love that gives value to all our labors; it is not by the greatness or the multiplicity of our works that we please God but by the love with which we do them. ~ Saint Francis de Sales
- Child Ages:
- 5 years - 13 years
- Rates:
- $
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- VCEA Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Monday - Friday
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At St. Mary Preschool we provide an environment rich in experiences necessary to promote emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth in the preschool child. In a caring, positive Christian atmosphere we create a warm and happy place for your child to learn. As we bridge the gap from home to school, we guide children to a continued good self-image while building social skills in a school setting.
Our curriculum is developed through teacher observation and evaluation of each child. Concepts and skills are introduced which are appropriate to each childs stage of development. Concrete, hands-on activities and experiences are planned according to a calendar of themes and units which are relevant to the children, providing meaningful learning.
Sensory, motor, perceptual and language skills are reinforced through manipulative materials and activities which are both child-centered and teacher-directed. Projects are planned which emphasize the process rather than the product, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride for each child. We teach a love of learning by allowing and helping children to experience success without pressure.
Based on the theory that children learn through play, classroom experiences encourage each child toward active involvement and creative exploration of his/her environment. Classroom schedules are designed with a balance of structure and free choice, as well as active and quiet times.
