Catholic Preschool in Towson, MD
Giving Our Youngest Learners the Very Best Start in Life
Overview
Catholic Preschool in Towson
As a Catholic Preschool in Towson, MD, the faculty and staff of Immaculate Conception School (ICS) believe that each child is a unique individual and special child of God. ICS is staffed by certified early education teachers and instructional assistants. Our Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 classes provide the structure and guidance necessary for each child to grow in a fun, safe and nurturing environment while approaching kindergarten readiness.
Our preschool also has a designated playground area that is featured on our Campus Gallery page.
Curriculum
In order to prepare our youngest learners for Kindergarten we have designed a Pre-K program that helps each child develop new skills and build upon existing ones. Children have the opportunity to play, learn, and grow as they benefit from a curriculum that includes:
- Teacher-directed and self-directed learning activities in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical activity, art, and music
- Emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving through sensory and hands-on learning in the classroom
- Incorporation of social-emotional learning goals and development of self-help skills
- Focus on refining of fine and gross motor skills
- Bible stories and daily prayers
- Daily singing and creative movement
- Technology-rich classrooms equipped with a BenQ Board and access to an iPad cart
Top in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
The Pre-K programs at ICS are certified by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as a Maryland EXCELS Level 5 provider, which is the highest rating available and is indicative of our strong commitment to high quality child care and early education.
Program Options
5 Full-DaysMon – Fri |
5 Half-DaysMon – Fri |
Highlights and Extracurriculars
Preschoolers enjoy a fall pumpkin patch and other field trips, along with an end-of-year picnic celebration.
Our campus features a playground designed just for preschool use, with specially designed equipment for our youngest students.
Monthly topics of focus are incorporated into the curriculum including saints, Christmas Around the World, famous African Americans, famous Women in History, Famous Authors and Artists and Lifecycles of Nature which culminates in a butterfly growing kit in each classroom and butterflies released into the chapel garden!
Weekly classroom mystery readers.
Regular chapel visits.
The ICAA soccer and basketball programs are available for our Pre-K 4 students to experience athletics in an instructional clinic setting.
Student Support
and Several support structures are in place at ICS to enhance the academic, physical and emotional well-being of our students.
Our Inclusion Coordinator oversees development and administration of accommodations for students with special learning needs and documented learning support plans such as IEPs and 504s.
Two professional counselors engage in a wide range of student support activities while also administering guidance programming in the classrooms. Additionally, they oversee the Friendzy program, a social-emotional learning program offering instruction specially designed to engage young students. The overarching goal of Friendzy is to deepen student connection to others and to equip students with the tools needed to develop healthy relationships which in turns helps them to maximize their academic performance.
Our support staff also includes two Registered Nurses so that our Health Office is professionally staffed whenever school is in session.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
PBIS is a nationwide program created to enhance school cultures by establishing positive supports focusing on prevention rather than punishment. Our PBIS motto at ICS is : Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Kind – Because Christ Mattersand it guides all that we do. At ICS, we follow schoolwide procedures and processes so that everyone – students, teachers, staff, parents and administration – understand behavior expectations, which in turn creates a safe, consistent and productive learning environment for all.
Apply
The online application may be accessed here.
Program eligibility is based upon a child’s age on September 1st of the relevant school year and age exceptions cannot be made.
Please note that all ICS Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students must be potty-trained prior to the start of the school year.