Private All Girls School | Girls K-8 | Co-Ed Preschool | Malvern, PA

Our Preschool Programs

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Building A Positive Foundation in Preschool

Identifying the best fit for your child and your family is the ultimate goal of the admissions process. At Villa you will discover a learning environment where your child can thrive and grow and where the mission and philosophy of the school match the educational goals and values of your family.

Villa Maria Academy’s Early Learning Center was created as a place to educate the whole child. The early childhood programs at Villa Maria Academy are focused on school readiness and creating a positive foundation for learning. Each age-appropriate activity lends to a calm and nurturing environment that facilitates positive social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. Our caring teachers create a safe environment for children to apply their newly learned skills.

3-year Old ELC 3s Program
Half Day 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Full Day 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Full Day (5 days)
Half Day (5 days – mornings)
Full Day (3 days*)

*3-day option for 3-year-old program is for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday*

4-year Old PreK Program
Half Day 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Full Day 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Full Day (5 days)
Half Day (5 days – mornings)

Early Drop Off and Extended Day options are also available for both early childhood programs.

Typical Daily Schedule

Morning
Arrival: Outside/Indoor Play
Prayer/Circle Time/ Story Time/Religion Lesson
Snack
Learning/Play Centers

Afternoon
Story
Enrichment Activity/Learning/Play Centers
Clean Up/Pack Up to Go Home/Extended Day

*The 3’s class participates in rest time during the afternoon*

Added-Value Preschool Classes

Classes in Spanish, music, physical education, art, and library are part of the weekly program. Known as “Added Value Classes,” these classes are led by teachers from the Lower School who are experts in their respective fields. They provide students with opportunities for hands-on learning and fun.

Music

  • Introduction to basic elements of music (melody and rhythm)
  • Movement to music
  • Moods in music
  • Introduction to musical instruments
  • Singing
  • Integration of colors, numbers, shapes, letters, nursery rhymes, seasons, holidays and more
  • Preparation for the holiday sing-a-long in December

Spanish

  • Colors
  • Shapes
  • Animal names
  • Days of the week
  • Months of the year
  • Greetings
  • Simple songs

Gym

  • Age-appropriate gross motor skills
  • Eye-hand coordination
  • Stretching exercises
  • Muscle toning
  • Total physical development of the child
  • Exercising to music
  • Integration of other subject areas

Library

  • Introduction to the library
  • Simple songs
  • Choose a book to take to class and keep for a week
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