Early Education
Preschool / Child Care
Program Offerings
We are a diverse community rooted in our Catholic faith that provides a learning environment to prepare the whole child - academically, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally - for a lifetime of learning.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Early Education
This class is for students who will be five years old before December 1, 2022, and have had one year in either a Pre-K class or a three-year-old preschool class. TK is designed for older 4s and younger 5's who would benefit from an additional year of social, emotional, and/or developmental support before enrolling in Kindergarten. These students will wear a modified version of the Holy Cross School uniform. They will participate in Library, and P.E. on a regular basis and attend Mass once a month with the elementary school students.
Class options: Monday - Friday - Full Day (8:00am - 3:30pm), or 1/2 Day (8:00am - 11:00) first semester transitioning to Full Day second semester.
Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Early Education
These classes are for students who will be four years old by August 31. They will participate in library and P.E. on a regular basis.
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 11:00am)
Preschool (3s) Early Education
These classes are for students who will be three years old by August 31. Students will engage in hands-on learning activities that focus on pre-reading and pre-math skills. They will begin socializing, cooperating, and working together with peers their same age. Students must be toilet trained (see Toilet Trained Policy).
Class options: Mon/Wed/Fri (8:00am - 11:00am) or Monday - Friday (8:00am -11:00am)
Childcare services for preschoolers are available daily from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Curriculum Features
- Engage children with language development through pre-reading and literacy skills
- Develop math and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities and manipulatives
- Promote opportunities for children to develop important social skills such as taking turns and following directions that build a formation for success in school.
For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Stefanie Bridges, at 913-381-7408 or preschool@holycrosscatholicschool.com.