{"id":3996,"date":"2025-03-11T13:37:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T20:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stalseattle.org\/school\/?p=3996"},"modified":"2025-03-13T11:19:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T18:19:27","slug":"half-day-preschool-opening-fall-2025-at-st-alphonsus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stalseattle.org\/school\/blog\/archives\/3996","title":{"rendered":"Half-Day Preschool Opening Fall 2025 at St. Alphonsus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"352\">We\u2019re excited to announce the launch of our <strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"150\">morning half-day preschool program<\/strong>, coming Fall 2025! This new offering provides families with <strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"256\">flexible 3-day and 5-day schedule options<\/strong> while maintaining the same nurturing, engaging environment as our full-day preschool classes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"740\">Designed for children ages <strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"393\">2.5 to 4<\/strong>, our multi-age classroom will be led by a dedicated <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"474\">lead teacher and an aide<\/strong>, ensuring personalized attention and a strong foundation for early learning. 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We foster curious, confident learners who develop a positive self-image, respect for others, and an appreciation for the wonders of God\u2019s world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1435\">With three distinct preschool classrooms, we ensure that every child is placed in an environment best suited to their developmental needs. 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