VPK Provider
St. Paul’s Day School accepts VPK vouchers for the 4 year-old classes. VPK vouchers are available for children who meet the following requirements: Children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents must apply to Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County. VPK vouchers cover three hours of instruction per school day. A Wrap Around fee of $300 per month (Aug 1 – May 1) is charged to students whose families choose the full day hours of 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. For more information on our VPK program please contact Liz Ryan, Director, at 561-278-4729 or email her: Liz@StPaulsDelray.org
To download and/or print forms,
click on the links in the italicized red lettering.
Health Records
All students must have had a physical exam and up-to-date immunizations on file before the first day of school. These may be obtained by contacting your child’s pediatrician and requesting forms Florida Forms DH680 and 3040. You must notify us of any special medical conditions or allergies.
Tuition
Tuition for the 3-year-old class is $6000 annually. Tuition may be paid in 10 installments of $600 due on the first day of each month, beginning in August. Tuition that is paid in full for the year in August will enable you to receive a 10% discount.
See VPK section above for fees specific to those children enrolled in the VPK program.
Please note: Checks must be payable to “St. Paul’s Episcopal Church” with Day School written in the memo section. Credit card payments are also accepted and can be made online by clicking on this link: Pay Day School Fees.
An optional Stay and Play program is offered from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (with a minimum of 5 children participating) for an additional fee of $150 per month. Children are required to use a plastic coated sleep mat for nap time. These are available for purchase in local department stores and online.
Guidelines for Parents
- Dress your child in comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and sneakers. No open shoes or boots for safety’s sake.
- Provide an extra complete change of clothes to be kept in child’s cubby (in case of accidents, we will call you).
- Pack a morning snack and nutritious lunch and drink for your child.
- Include utensils and napkins. Stay and Play children will need an additional afternoon snack, a plastic-coated sleep mat, and bedding.
- In case of emergency, we will call the emergency phone number you provided on the application form. Please remember to notify the school if this number changes!
- Sick Policy: Please keep children home with sore throats, ‘green’ noses, ear infections, temperatures and open abrasions. We are not permitted to administer medication.
- Make sure to give your child encouragement about coming to school on a daily basis. Be actively involved with your child’s education.
- Remember to tell us if there is anything significant happening at home with your child. It will help us to partner with you in providing the best care for your child.
- Please convey your feelings and needs freely and honestly to the teachers – our staff is here to serve you.
Communication
There are a variety of ways we will communicate with you about important matters and upcoming school events. It is very important for you to read and understand what you receive. A monthly calendar is given at the beginning of each month, it lists all the important dates and special activities. The days school will be closed coincide with the Palm Beach County Schools Schedule, unless otherwise marked.
You will receive information via:
- Printed Letters and Newsletters
- Hanging Board at drop-off
- Face to face
2024-2025 School Year
The first day of school is Monday, August 12, 2024 and our calendar follows the Palm Beach County public school calendar (with minor exceptions). The last day of school is Friday, May 30, 2025. School hours are from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
An optional Stay and Play program is offered from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm for an additional fee of $150 per month. A monthly commitment is required. A minimum of five children is required.
Rolene Gent Memorial Fund
In 1996 a memorial/scholarship fund was established to honor past school director Rolene Gent for her 33 years [1963-1996] of devoted service to St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School. Mrs. Gent believed that all preschool aged children deserved a chance to attend St. Paul’s. Over the years she informally arranged financial aid for many families in need of help with tuition. With the generosity of alumni, and her many friends and loved ones, the Day School Board established this fund to assist parents with the tuition costs for a limited number of places. We are always thankful for any contribution that is received to help keep this fund alive. Contributions are tax-deductible.
Mrs. Gent has left a legacy of caring to the many lives that she touched. She radiated boundless love and compassion to all. Her vision for a high quality preschool education built on the teachings of Jesus Christ lives on in the teachers that work with the children of St. Paul’s today.
Patti Daniell Legacy Fund
We strive to provide the kind of school that has everything a child could benefit from; Cheery, well-equipped classrooms; safe and developmentally appropriate toys; creative materials to stimulate a child’s imagination and vocabulary; and playground equipment that allows for large muscle growth as well as social and emotional development. Former director Patti Daniell (retired) felt strongly that St. Paul’s Day School was (and continues to be) a vital ministry for the children of our community! In her honor, the “Patti Daniell Legacy Fund” was established to help us keep the school a shining star in St. Paul’s constellation of ministries.
In her 23 years of service as teacher and director of the Day School, Patti made sure the school welcomed children and proved worthy of the trust of their parents. Funds received will be used to make sure that our facility and classrooms will always be “child-ready”.
To donate to either of these wonderful funds, just go to www.stpaulsdelray.org and click on “Donate”. Write “Rolene Gent Memorial Fund” or “Patti Daniell Legacy Fund” in the comment section.
