FAQ

• Licensed Child Care is open from 6:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. Families follow the drop-off and pick-up times agreed to at the time of registration.
• 3-Year-Old Preschool is in session from 8:15am-10:45am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
• 4K AM is in session from 8:15am-11:10am (includes optional 4K religion program) and 4K PM is in session from 12:05pm-3:00pm (includes optional 4K religion program), Monday through Friday.

• All early childhood programs encompass a variety of readiness experiences to promote social, emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual development.  Each student is treated as an individual person and is allowed to progress at his/her own rate.
• The well-rounded play-based curriculum includes: free play, learning centers, reading, language arts, math, science, religion, music, art and outdoor play

click here to learn more about the early childhood curriculum and learning outcomes 

• Progress reports and report cards are issued during the school year
• Parent-teacher conferences are offered twice each school year
• Families are always invited to contact their child's teacher with questions

• Religion is incorporated into the licensed child care and 3-Year-Old Preschool programs. An optional 4K religion class is offered.
• Promote Christian values and include basic concepts, prayers, and religious songs and stories within the curriculum.

Yes. Child care is available from 6:30am until the start of your child's school day and from the end of your child's school day until 5:30pm.

You can find information about events and activities in the monthly Cardinal Connection newsletter sent to families by email as well as various locations on this website.  
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click here to view the NCS district calendar

Students’ dress and personal appearance are primarily the responsibility of each individual student and parent/guardian. Basic standards for children enrolled at the early childhood centers are:

• Age-appropriate clothing
• Clothing that is comfortable and appropriate for the day's activities and weather
• Style and manner of dress promotes a Christian learning environment
• Style and manner of dress helps students grow in the virtue of modesty and promotes self-respect

Yes, we welcome you to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to: Home and School Association, room parents, library helpers, fundraisers, Winter Wonderland Auction, and more.

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At Newman Catholic Schools, we believe that a high-quality Catholic education should be accessible to all families, regardless of their financial situation. NCS understands that the cost of tuition can be a concern for families, which is why we offer a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, our Grant & Aid Program, Scrip, and more to help make a Newman Catholic education a possibility for all families.

Click here to see all the options available for making tuition affordable