Fox Hill Preschool
Fox Hill Preschool offers programs for children ages 2-5 years and welcomes children from all ethnic and religious backgrounds. The curriculum promotes creativity, as well as, social and emotional growth, while emphasizing basic universal values, such as kindness, friendship, honesty, compassion, and patience. Each program provides experiences rich in language and math concepts presented in a developmentally appropriate environment that provides an engaging context for learning.
Fox Hill Preschool is staffed by a dedicated team of teachers, most of whom have been teaching for ten years or more. All teachers have required clearances and are CPR and first-aid certified.
Enrolling your two year old in our Tuesday and Thursday morning class will open up your child’s world to a multitude of adventures! Children will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop through a variety of activities.
They will be introduced to different play centers as they interact with their friends and are guided by nurturing teachers in a safe, fun-filled environment. Your child’s early educational experience will include listening to stories, singing songs, engaging in creative movement, creating art projects, and playing in an outdoor space designed especially for our youngest students.
Tuesday & Thursdays, 9:00-11:30 (Sept-Dec), 9:00-12:00 (Jan-May)
Your child will look forward to meeting their friends and teachers for our classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Theme based concepts are introduced during circle time through stories, toys, games, songs, and dance. Important social skills such as patience, taking turns, cooperation, using good manners, and showing respect for others are incorporated throughout the day. Hands-on science activities and nature study help children learn about the world around them. Outdoor play and nature walks are an important part of the daily routine.
During playtime, children interact with friends and explore ever-changing items in the discover table, and interact with a large variety of building materials and manipulatives to create with an assortment of media.
We are pleased to offer 3 year old children wishing to have longer days the option of enrolling in our Extended Day Program.
Preschool Day: Monday & Wednesday 9:00-1:15, Friday 9:00-11:45
Extended Day: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Your child will be well prepared to enter kindergarten upon completion of our program. The children meet five days a week and are immersed in various themes throughout the year. Children are introduced to shapes, colors, numbers and letters in a developmentally appropriate manner. Stories, music, and art are intertwined throughout the daily routine as children work with friends and teachers in large and small group activities. Self-directed and teacher-initiated activities, along with outside playground time and snack time, round out the preschool day.
Our author of the month, parent volunteers, soccer program, cooking activities, nature programs, and walks offer wonderful learning opportunities for our children.
We are pleased to offer 4 & 5 year old children wishing to have a longer school day the option of enrolling in our Extended Day Program.
Preschool Day: Monday-Thursday 9:00-1:30, Friday 9:00-12:00
Extended Day: Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00
Fox Hill is pleased to offer an Extended Day option until 3:00 p.m. for children enrolled in the 3 and 4/5 year old classes, whose families need a longer day at school. Children will have the opportunity to participate in teacher guided and independent activities, as well as quiet time, outdoor playtime, and theme based activities in art, science, cooking, and music.
3 Year Old Extended Program – M/W/F until 3:00
4/5 Year Old Extended Day Program – M-F until 3:00
Children enrolling in the extended day program must commit to the program for the full year.
3s and 4/5s Students may register for Early Care/After Care
Early Care Program Options
Students may be dropped off between 7–9 a.m.
3s may register up to 3 days/week (MWF), 4s may register up to 5 days/week.
After Care Program Options
Students may be picked up between 3–5 p.m.
3s may register up to 3 days/week (MWF), 4s may register up to 5 days/week.
Fox Hill Preschool offers multiple Summer Camp options for students ages 2-5.
Extended Camp 30 hours/week, M-F 9am-3pm.
Regular Camp 16 hours/week, M-Th 9am-1pm.
Twos Camp for 3 weeks, M-Th 9am-Noon.
Click Here for 2022 Summer Camp Application.
Contact Director Denise Patricca at director@foxhillpreschool.org or 412-963-8824.
Information for Parents
We appreciate all feedback we receive from Parents!
“I have been touring lots of preschools in the area trying to find the right fit for my child. I want you to know… no other preschool was as welcoming as you, no other preschool did I see teachers as actively engaged in their students, no other preschool did I see student’s interest make an impact in the classroom, no other preschool has as much space for children to explore and learn. For these reasons and more I am choosing Fox Hill for my child.”
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback, whether positive or negative, as we work to make Fox Hill Preschool better every day!
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Preschool News
Fox Hill Preschool Now Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 - Fox Hill Preschool is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. We have programs for 2 year olds, 3 year olds, and 4/5 year olds. Extended Day program goes until 3pm each day. Early Care 7-9am and After-Care 3-5pm are also available. Click Here for Tuition & Registration Form Schedule a tour today by emailing Denise Patricca at director@foxhillpreschool.org or calling 412-963-8824.
Fox Hill Preschool Summer Camp - Fox Hill Preschool offers multiple Summer Camp options for students ages 2-5. Extended Camp 30 hours/week, M-F 9am-3pm. Regular Camp 16 hours/week, M-Th 9am-1pm. Twos Camp for 3 weeks, M-Th 9am-Noon. Click Here for Summer Camp Application. Contact Director Denise Patricca at director@foxhillpreschool.org or 412-963-8824.
Substitute Teachers Needed - Fox Hill Preschool is currently looking for substitute teachers. This entails working with 2,3, and 4 yr. old preschool children. The hours vary depending on the class. Qualifications: High School Diploma ,18+. Love for children and understanding of the emotional needs of preschool children. All interested candidates, please contact Denise Patricca for more details through email at denise.patricca@foxhillpreschool.org
Meet us
Preschool Staff
Denise Patricca Co-Director, Enrollment
Jennifer Pierce Co-Director, Operations
Christie Stevenson Teacher, 4 Year Olds
Diana Curcio Teacher, 4 Year Olds
Kelly DeLuca Teacher, 4 Year Olds
Lisa Hoover Teacher, 4 Year Olds
Renee Conroy Teacher, 2 and 3 Year Olds
Sara Sears Teacher, 2 and 3 Year Olds
Tamara Reese Teacher, Two Year Olds
