ST. MATTHEW’S EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
14900 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 464-1813
2011-2012 School Year
Playschool
Playschool, our program for two-year-olds, is a half-day or full-day child care program built around the concept that play is the work of young children; our program is fun! Within a flexible and developmentally appropriate thematic curriculum, our students sing, dance, play, create, and learn social skills. Students must be 2 as of September 1st and do not need to be toilet trained before admission.
Nursery School
Preschool for three-year-olds and Prekindergarten for four-year-olds compose the foundation of our program. In warm and secure classrooms, students are introduced to the rhythms and routines of a school environment. Our curriculum is theme-based and nurtures the innate curiosity of young children through play, crafts, music, movement, and individualized instruction. A variety of schooling options are available. We offer 2-day, 3-day, 5-day, and morning and afternoon classes. Offerings change year-to-year, so please check our website for the latest information.
Playschool: 8:45 to 11:45 am on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Monday through Friday
Preschool: 8:45 to 11:45 am on Tuesdays & Thursdays or Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Prekindergarten: 8:45 to 11:45 am or 12:30 to 3:30 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays or Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Monday through Friday
Child Care is available 7 am to 6 pm
Kindergarten
In cozy classrooms with a student:teacher ratio of 7:1, our kindergarteners begin their academic careers with inspiring curriculum and individualized instruction. Great emphasis is placed on developing strong literacy and thinking skills and encouraging children to be themselves – curious explorers of the world around them! Kindergarten is a full-day program with before- and after-care available.
Science and Music
Each class in our Playschool, Nursery School and Kindergarten programs has at least two specials classes each week. Students studying Science focus on such age-appropriate topics as growth, hygiene, recycling, the environment, and seasonal subjects. In Music, students are introduced to rhythm, singing, movement, and dance. Students also participate in two music performances a year.
Child Care
Child care is available for our current students as an addition to their school day. Before-care begins at 7 A.M. and after-care is available until 6 P.M.. Childcare teachers supplement our school programs through carefully planned activities and routines that reinforce academic, social, emotional, and physical growth and development. St. Matthew’s EEC provides two snacks daily, one in the morning and the other in mid-afternoon. Parents provide lunch. Please note: We have limited refrigerator space and no facilities for warming foods. All children not attending P.M. school will lie down to rest for at least one hour each afternoon.
Summer Session
Over the summer, we continue our child care program from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M for children ages 2 to 5. Using weekly themes as our inspiration, teachers plan special art projects, games, songs, books, snacks and activities. Our schedule is more flexible during the summer, but the underlying structure of the school day provides the continuity and security our children have come to expect. Summer session is open to students from all schools.
Summer Enrichment Program
The Summer Enrichment Program is the latest addition to our comprehensive child care program. Children in grades 1 through 3 participate in 2 to 3 field trips per week to such places as the Glenn Dale Splash Park, Pirate Adventures, Pump It Up, the National Zoo, Bowie Baysox and more. In addition, the Summer Enrichment Program follows the same weekly themes as the Summer Session and participates in a variety of thematic academic, artistic, and athletic activities. Our Summer Enrichment Program strives to find the right balance between structure and adventure for our independent school-aged friends.
