Pre-K Program Goals

• Build essential skills to assure Kindergarten readiness

• Instill Catholic faith values, kindness, compassion and social responsibility

• Develop strong sense of character that fosters independence and confidence

• Encourage each child to recognize their unique gifts and help each child reach their full potential

• Engage children within an interactive, fun, learning environment that will spark their imagination

Pre-K Classes encourage children to inquire, learn, and explore in fun and exciting way. St. Louis Pre-K students use materials for a hands-on learning experiences. They get to explore, learn, and ask questions. In Pre-K, we focus on building fine motor skills that help children with writing skills. They are taught colors and shapes, letter recognition, letter sounds, sight words, and counting.  St. Louis Preschool promotes independence by having the children be responsible for their folders, backpacks, using the restroom independently, and completing activities individual and within groups. We focus on building skills to help children succeed in Kindergarten. 

Pre-K students have the opportunity to participate in specials such as Spanish, P.E., and STEM to get them used to not only the teachers, but used to going and participating in those specials. In May, Pre-K students eat in the cafeteria and use the "big" bathrooms, so they are used to the routine of how the cafeteria works, how to be independent in the bathroom, and put their mind at ease to better help prepare them for Kindergarten. 

Pre-K Program Requirements 

• Children must be 4 by August 1st to be eligible for the Pre-K Program 

• Child must be fully toilet trained without any assistance this includes not being in pull-ups, diapers, or training pants and being able to take care of personal hygiene such as wiping and washing hands independently to attend.***