Preschool with Miss Sara and Miss Lizzy
Preschool Philosophy
WELCOME
Dear Families,
Welcome to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Preschool Program. We are proud to be entering our third year offering quality preschool for the children of our community.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Preschool was established to provide quality care for young children. It was designed to provide a home-away-from-home feeling, where everyone experiences comfort and ease. Our preschool adheres to a child-centered hands-on approach in which the learning that takes place is developmentally appropriate. The curriculum develops based upon the needs and interests of the children as well as the teachers’ own strengths and interests. We value continuity and believe that routine and having the same teacher present thru out the year is crucial. Each child will be challenged on a day-to-day basis where they will learn through experience and their mistakes.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Preschool strives to provide young children with a safe and healthy environment. We understand that nutrition is part of living a healthy life; therefore healthy snacks are provided. Our staff is aware of safety both in and outdoors. Preschool activities are organized accordingly. Safety procedures are set forth and practiced daily.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Preschool believes that children learn through play. Learning and play should be joyful and fun. Play offers ways of trying out new ideas, expressing emotions, and taking on different roles. Children learn through active doing, through experimenting with materials, and language. Physical exploration, touching, tasting, hearing, seeing, and moving are all part of the learning process. Children learn from each other and adults.
There are several goals our preschool strives to meet. First, children will be competent individuals. This means to learn, discover, and master with one’s own abilities. Second, children will gain a sense of autonomy and individuality. This involves a strong sense of identity, the ability to act on there own, to make choices, take risks, and be able to accept help. Finally, children will develop a sense of social relatedness. This means caring about others, learning to feel part of a larger social group, being able to form friendships, and cherishing diversity.
We thank you for choosing our preschool and we look forward to a year of full of memories.
Dear Families,
Welcome to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Preschool Program. We are proud to be entering our third year offering quality preschool for the children of our community.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Preschool was established to provide quality care for young children. It was designed to provide a home-away-from-home feeling, where everyone experiences comfort and ease. Our preschool adheres to a child-centered hands-on approach in which the learning that takes place is developmentally appropriate. The curriculum develops based upon the needs and interests of the children as well as the teachers’ own strengths and interests. We value continuity and believe that routine and having the same teacher present thru out the year is crucial. Each child will be challenged on a day-to-day basis where they will learn through experience and their mistakes.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Preschool strives to provide young children with a safe and healthy environment. We understand that nutrition is part of living a healthy life; therefore healthy snacks are provided. Our staff is aware of safety both in and outdoors. Preschool activities are organized accordingly. Safety procedures are set forth and practiced daily.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Preschool believes that children learn through play. Learning and play should be joyful and fun. Play offers ways of trying out new ideas, expressing emotions, and taking on different roles. Children learn through active doing, through experimenting with materials, and language. Physical exploration, touching, tasting, hearing, seeing, and moving are all part of the learning process. Children learn from each other and adults.
There are several goals our preschool strives to meet. First, children will be competent individuals. This means to learn, discover, and master with one’s own abilities. Second, children will gain a sense of autonomy and individuality. This involves a strong sense of identity, the ability to act on there own, to make choices, take risks, and be able to accept help. Finally, children will develop a sense of social relatedness. This means caring about others, learning to feel part of a larger social group, being able to form friendships, and cherishing diversity.
We thank you for choosing our preschool and we look forward to a year of full of memories.
Biographies
Mrs. Sara Valerio feels she has reached a major step in her career goal. Prior to her promotion as the Pre-K Director, she worked as the Kindergarten Aide and Extended Day Care Coordinator for two years at OLMCS. As an OLMCS graduate (1994), she is very happy to serve in this capacity. After graduating from Bishop Garcia Diego High School, Miss Sara obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development with emphasis on working with preschool age children from San Diego State University. She has ten years experience working with families in the San Diego and Santa Barbara area as a professional nanny and personal assistant. In 2007, Miss Sara received the Child Development Site Supervisor Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. She says working with young children has always been her passion. "There is no other place I'd rather be at this time in my life. I feel right at home." The start of the new Pre-K program was exciting for all of us and especially Sara Valerio. Miss Sara became a mother to a son in May 2007.
Elizabeth Hanson Pre-K TeacherElizabeth Hanson is originally from Los Angeles. She moved to Santa Barbara in 1990 to attend Santa Barbara City College, enrolling in the Early Childhood Education Program. In addition to her studies, Elizabeth worked with children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years of age for two years at the SBCC Childrens Center. She has worked with children and their families in Santa Barbara county for over 15 years. Miss Lizzy is married with two sons, the youngest of whom attends OLMCS.
