Preschool and Pre Kindergarten

At St. Joseph School, we believe that by providing education for your child we become a partner with each child’s parents. We create an environment that becomes an extension of the family and that provides excitement to a child’s increasing abilities. This environment establishes a healthy curiosity about their world, along with the belief that they are very special people. We are passionate about our children at St. Joseph School. You will see that exhibited in each teacher and in our desire to always go the extra mile for our children and their parents. We enjoy our children at St. Joseph School. Our preschool and pre-kindergarten programs are not structured with dittos, flash cards, and mandates. You will find our center to be child-based with music and programs designed for the distinction of children’s maturation levels. Art, puppetry, drama, math, computers, library, science, music, and gym are all a part of our day through play. With enthusiasm and encouragement from their teachers, the children explore centers, all the time learning valuable concepts through their joyful play. We have future authors, architects, gymnasts, builders, ballerinas, teachers, doctors, lawyers, mommies and daddies… all blooming at St. Joseph School. Finally, you will find joy at St. Joseph School. We truly believe that what we do leaves fingerprints all over society!

St. Joseph School is an Educational Ministry of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Faith formation, building a strong sense of community, and educating students to their highest human potential is the heart of our school. With these qualities, our students become more mature Christian adults who minister to others.

We are currently accepting new preschool students. Preschool students must be 3 years of age and potty trained. Morning sessions start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. Afternoon sessions start at 12:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Our Preschool program has 2, 3, and 5 days per week options. The 2 day program is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while the 3 day program is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

St. Joseph Preschool students will be working on many different skills through play. They will work on their fine and gross motor skills throughout the school year. They will learn through exploration and challenge themselves in a way that is safe and conducive to everyone. They will be encouraged to share, to wait when necessary, to help when asked, and to be considerate of others’ body and “space”. The words please, thank you, and excuse me should be used appropriately. Play provides the foundation for academic or “school” learning. It is the preparation children need before they learn highly abstract symbols such as letters. Play enables us to achieve the key goals of our early childhood curriculum.

Get your child ready for Kindergarten next year by enrolling them in St. Joe’s Pre-K program. This program is for 4 and 5 year old’s that will be entering Kindergarten the following year. Our Pre-Kindergarten is only offered as a 5 day a week program. Class times are the same as Preschool; Morning sessions start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. Afternoon sessions start at 12:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.

In St. Joseph Pre-Kindergarten your child will learn some American Sign Language. Your child will be introduced to Tucker Signing, a Strategy for Reading and they will use Math Their Way to learn math concepts. They will also meet many new friends called The Letter People. They will be learning a lot of these concepts through play and free exploration. Pre-K is a class that will introduce a lot of concepts found in Kindergarten.

Extended Care is an extension to our school day. Your child must be registered in advance to attend our Extended Care program. Extended Care is open from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If your child is signed up for morning Preschool or Pre-Kindergarten class, the Extended Care staff will bring your child to class at 7:45 a.m. If your child is signed up for afternoon Preschool or Pre-Kindergarten class, they will be brought to class at 11:45 a.m. Our Extended Care program is very affordable and is designed to provide families with safe, reliable, and dependable childcare outside of regular school hours. Extended Care is available to all children attending St. Joseph School. To register for this service, please contact our school office.

If you would like more information about our Preschool, Pre-K, Extended Care, and Summer Care programs or would like to schedule a visit and tour our facility, please use the contact form below or contact our school office.