Hayrides, visits to area farms and being on the radio are just some of the adventures children have had as students in the preschool program at the St. Mary campus of Calvert Catholic Schools. Amy Hill, director and teacher, said St. Mary’s child-care programs accept children of any faith. “The big positive about our program is that between the preschool and extended day staff, we really do work as a family down here, and I think that gives the children the safety and security they need to thrive in a school environment,” she said. “It’s a positive growth experience for them and helps them have a positive outlook on education for the years to come.” Hill said children enrolled in the program share funny information with teachers. “This job is just so much fun looking through the eyes of a child and just the wonder at always looking and seeing how things work,” she said. “We have at least a good laugh every day.