Mother of Sorrows Preschool Programs
Our Preschool curriculum encourages children to develop spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically in a safe, nurturing, and friendly environment. The hands-on age appropriate curriculum is interactive and activities include, but are not limited to, the following: Religion, Math, Reading, Writing, Science (STEM), Health and Fine/Gross Motor Skill development. Full-Day programs experience additional curriculum experiences in Computer Technology, Spanish, Music, Art, and Physical Education. Our curriculum provides plenty of time for play and allows children to practice Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Skills.
At Mother of Sorrows School, we help children:
- Develop independence and confidence
- Learn to make good decisions
- Learn socially appropriate behaviors
- Care for themselves and their property
- Recognize everyone has emotions
- Learn to work within a group setting for longer periods of time
- Prepare for future positive school experiences.
- The 3 and 4-Year-Old Preschool Programs are guided by the Diocese of Greensburg and Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood. The Pre-Kindergarten Program is guided by the Diocese of Greensburg and Pennsylvania Learning Standards forTransitional Kindergarten. Our Programs offer the children an enriching start to their educational years.
We offer many options to meet the unique needs of your child. One size does not fit all.

Pre-K 3-Year Old Preschool; Age 3 by October 1st
♦ STAFF: Teacher & Aide
♦ OPTIONS: T/TH Full Day (8:45 a.m -2:30 p.m.) Half Day (8:45-11:30 a.m.)
♦ TYPICAL DAY: Students will attend gym, music, Spanish, library, physical education, and art classes. Language Arts Circle Time with read a louds, songs, art-based learning projects, hands on math lessons, dramatic play time. Daily rest time, snack and lunch with the full day option
♦ DEVELOPMENTAL
MILESTONES: Drawing with a crayon, developing a grip and using
5-6 words in a sentence
Pre-K - 4: AGE 4 by October 1st
♦ STAFF: Teacher & Aide
♦ OPTIONS: M/W/F or M-F Full Day (8:45 a.m -2:30 p.m.) Half Day (8:45-11:30 a.m.)
♦ TYPICAL DAY: Students will attend gym, music, Spanish, library, physical education, and art classes. Language Arts Circle Time, Weather, Handwriting Books, Hands on Science & Math, Center Based Play. Daily rest time, snack and lunch with the full day option
♦ DEVELOPMENTAL
MILESTONES: Starting to write uppercase letters & following 1 step directions
Transitional Kindergarten: AGE 5 after October 1st
♦ STAFF: Teacher & Aide
♦ OPTIONS: M-F Full Day (8:10 a.m -3:05 p.m.) Half Day (8:10-11:30 a.m)
♦WHAT IS "TRANSITIONAL K?" : This unique program is designed for students who need another year before kindergarten. Students will have a challenging full day academic experience; this program is truly the gift of time!
♦ TYPICAL DAY: Students attend SmartLab, computers, art, music, library, daily recess, Spanish, and physical education. Daily academics are PA College Readiness aligned and geared towards Kindergarten readiness.
PRE-REQUISITES FOR PRSCHOOL
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SELF SUFFICIENT IN BATHROOM
DRESS CODE IS CASUAL PLAY CLOTHES