Toddler Bridge
The St. Matthew’s Toddler Bridge Program is for children who will be age-eligible for preschool the following school year. This experience provides a safe and positive bridge from a parent-toddler program to the greater independence of preschool. Bridge classes provide young children the opportunity to build confidence, gain valuable social interaction skills, and cultivate a positive self-image through the support of our experienced teachers. The curriculum includes hands-on experiences including art activities, stories, music, movement, and outdoor play. We encourage families to join the Toddler Bridge Program to supplement, not replace, their Parent-Toddler class!
To enroll in classes for the 2017-2018 school year, please email Grey McIntosh.
gmcintosh@stmatthewsschool.com
Classes during the 2017-2018 school year are held from 12:40 to 2:40pm in the St. Matthew's Preschool.
Signups for the 2018-2019 school will open in April.
Classes during the 2018-2019 school year will be held from 1:20 to 3:20pm in the St. Matthew’s Preschool. Parents may register their toddler for two to five days per week.
2018-2019 Bridge Program Eligibility
Our Bridge program is designed for students who will be entering preschool the following fall. Please use the chart below to identify your child's eligibility for the 2018-2019 school year.
2018-2019 Bridge Birthdate Cutoffs
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Boys | 2015 | |||||||||||
| 2016 | January Start | |||||||||||
| Girls | 2015 | |||||||||||
| 2016 | January Start | |||||||||||
Tuition for 2018-2019
Tuition is based upon start date and number of classes per week.
| Classes per Week |
September
Start
|
January
Start
|
| 2 afternoons | $3,400 | $2,400 |
| 3 afternoons | $4,080 | $2,880 |
| 4 afternoons | $5,440 | $3,840 |
| 5 afternoons | $6,800 | $4,800 |
2018-2019 Dates to Remember:
- April, 2018: Registration opens for the 2018-2019 school year.
- September, 2018: Parent Orientation for all families beginning in 2018-19 (September and January starters)
- September, 2018: Classes begin for Monday, Wednesday, Friday Program
- September, 2018: Classes begin for Tuesday and Thursday Program
- January, 2019: New January students begin
The Toddler Bridge Program is open to all families whose children meet the age requirements. Classes form on a first-come, first-served basis.
We encourage you to share information about our program with any friends who may be interested. Thank you for your interest in Toddler Bridge at St. Matthew's!
Inquiries may be directed to:
Parents often ask if participation in Toddler Bridge is a prerequisite for admission to St. Matthew’s Parish School. It is not. The Bridge Program is an auxiliary program of St. Matthew’s and admission to the Parish School is separate and distinct. We encourage parents who are interested in admission to the school to submit an application in the Fall. Further information is available in the Admission section of the school website.
