St. Joseph preschool accepts children who are age 3 by November 1. It is a full day program that offers extended daycare until 6:00 p.m. for an additional fee. Call 310-679-1014 for information about the program and fees.

There is usually awaiting list for the pre-school program.

St. Joseph School Pre-School & Pre-Kindergarten
Mission Statement

• To provide a quality Catholic based pre-kindergarten that will meet the needs of the St. Joseph Parish and school community.
• To provide program activities that are age appropriate and meet the developmental needs of each child, including, but not limited to activities for social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and physical development.
• To provide program activities and services that meet the cultural, linguistic, and other special needs for children and families served.
• To encourage family and community involvement.
• To provide parent education in specific strategies to help the children achieve optimal development.
• To assist the nutritional needs of children.
• To provide or make referrals to support services that include, but are not limited to identification of child and family needs.

Tuition and Fees

Registration Fee: $50.00 per child, non-refundable.Supply Fee: $100.00 per child, non-refundable; due by May 1, 2010 to guarantee your child’s place.

Fund Raiser’s: Candy Drive: $100.00 per child. Hawaii Raffle: $100.00 per child. Parish Fiesta and $300 scrip purchase per month, per family.

Weekly Tuition:  $120.00 per child, per week; with extended daycare $140.00 per child, per week. Payment is due on Monday of each week.

Late Payment:  A late payment of $10.00 will be charged for any tuition payment that is more than one week late.

Absences:   Your tuition fees pay for direct operating costs, i.e., staff, snacks, materials, etc. All of these must be available for your child. By enrolling you are reserving the time, space, staffing and provisions for your child whether they attend or not. Therefore, reimbursement or credit for absences (whether due to illness or vacation) is not our policy.

Download & print Pre-School & Kindergarten Agreement