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Preschool is an important step in your child’s education. Some day the public schools will provide Pre-K for all children, but until then choose your child’s beginning wisely.

We realize that each child develops at his/her own pace, and we encourage them to participate and grow accordingly. Each child will be positively reinforced for his/her efforts.

Below are important factors to consider when selecting a preschool.

Teachers’ Education:

Mt. Zion teachers: Have Bachelor’s Degrees

Are Credentialed through MD State Dept. of Educ.

Complete 24 hours of training yearly

Curriculum

Mt. Zion uses a MD State Department of Education approved curriculum, "Opening the World of Learning." OWL by Pearson is a comprehensive, early-literacy program.

Assessments:

Mt. Zion conducts assessments two times a year

Parent conferences

Class Size:

Smaller than state required

2- year-old Class: 2 adults – 6 children

3-year-old Class: 2 adults – 11 children

4-year-old Class: 2 adults – 18 children

Mt. Zion provides more individual attention.

Length of School Day:

2 1/2 hours for twos and threes, three hours for fours. Activities are conducted to address the developmentally appropriate attention span of the children.

Leadership:

Our Preschool Director, Nancy Cardinale, has 35 years of experience working with children in a professional manner. Mrs. Cardinale has a BS in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in School Counseling. She acitively participates in the Director’s Roundtable, St. Mary’s Early Childhood Council and the UMC Preschool Director’s Roundtable.