Karen Deal, Director,  817-481-2685 Ext. 230
Katy Kimberlin, Assistant Director,  817-481-2685 Ext. 231
or email kdeal@sfatx.org

Mission Statement
“One of the parish's means of accomplishing its mission with children
 is the Children's Discovery Center Preschool. 
The purpose of the St. Francis Children's Discovery Center Preschool
is to develop the spiritual, social, intellectual, and physical growth
of each child to the best of his/her ability.”

Activities
Religion, Music, Movement, Art, Social Skills, Letter and Number Recognition,
Introduction to Computers and Spanish.
Special Events 
Color Days, School Blessings, Spirit Days, Pet Blessing, Throat Blessing, May Crowning, Christmas and Spring Musical Program, Food Drive and Toothbrush Collection for Outreach, Western Week, Mardi Gras, and many more.

Registration
The St. Francis Children's Discovery Center Preschool is holding open registration for the 2010-2011 school for both parishioners and non-parishioners on a first come first served basis for the remaining spaces.  Don't miss out on this wonderful early childhood education experience for your child.  Tours are available each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. or by appointment.  For more information on this Catholic choice for your preschooler or to arrange a tour please call Karen Deal at (817) 481-2685 ext. 230 or email at kdeal@sfatx.org

Community Registration
The St. Francis Children's Discovery Center Preschool welcomes members of the community to participate in our program.  Please use the email address above to contact the Director to arrange a tour or to ask questions.

Fees Due at Registration
$50.00  registration fee per family
$125.00 annual Activity/Supply fee per child (This fee will be prorated if a child starts in January or later)
The above fees are not refundable

Tuition
Annual tuition is $1,530.00 per child.  This can be paid in nine equal payments of $170.00 per month. 
Tuition is due by the 10th of each month from September through May.

Location
St. Francis Catholic Church
861 Wildwood Lane
Grapevine, Texas  76051

Ages Served
Children between 18 months old  and 4 years (children must be 18 months old by September 1st)  
Children in the 3 and 4 year old program must be toilet trained.

Days and Times
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Classes start September through the middle of May

Class Size and Staff Ratio
14 Toddlers & Twos to 3 staff per class
14 Threes to 2 staff per class
14 Fours to 2 staff per class