St. Alphonsus Pre-K at OLM

St. Alphonsus Pre-K at OLM Overview

Schedules

Classes for 4-year-olds:

• Full-Day: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; students may begin arriving at 7:30 AM
• There are no half-day programs

Enrollment:
Application forms for 2025-2026 will be available as follows:

• September 23-October 13: Open to members of St. Alphonsus Parish
• October 14-October 26: Open to OLM families (St. Catherine of Siena and St. Anthony of Padua members must get letter from pastor)
• October 14-October 26: Open to OLM families (St. Catherine of Siena and St. Anthony of Padua members must get letter from pastor)
• October 27: Open to everyone (St. Catherine of Siena and St. Anthony of Padua members must get letter from pastor)

Once accepted to the program, there is a non-refundable deposit of $693 to reserve placement in the program.

Tuition Rates for 2025-2026, Pre-Kindergarten 4

*Once the application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter from the Pastor of St. Alphonsus Church and a deposit of $693 is due made payable to OLM.

The $693 deposit will be credited towards tuition fees.

Once your check is received an enrollment packet will be sent from OLM via email.

Facts about the Pre-Kindergarten Program:

• The class has a certified teacher and a teacher assistant (2 adults per class)
• The 4-year-old program is limited to 15 students.
• St. Alphonsus parishioners have priority admission to the program.
• The Pre-Kindergarten has the support of the full professional staff and has access to all facilities on the OLM campus including the library, gymnasium, playground, music room, foreign language program, technology, and assemblies
• For admission to the program, students must be 4 years old by September 15th and be fully toilet trained
• The curriculum provides developmentally appropriate programs, builds relationships with the child and family, and includes a variety of stimulating learning activities.

Program Description:

Pre-Kindergarten is a gateway through which children pass into school life. This program provides a learning environment that stimulates curiosity and eagerness for learning. Our youngest students are active members of the school, participating in everything from liturgies and prayer services to music and digital literacy classes.  Students receive daily instruction in religion, math and language arts.  Students also attend weekly Spanish, music, physical education, art, and digital literacy classes.

Instruction is provided in a variety of ways including whole group, small groups, centers, and individualized support.  Hands-on activities, dramatic play, family projects, service learning, and the incorporation of music and art make for a well-rounded learning experience.  Catholic values and prayer are woven into all areas of study, helping students to grow in their faith.  Technology is also incorporated into the curriculum through the use of SMARTBoards, iPads, interactive websites, and educational apps.

Reasons to partner with St. Alphonsus and OLM for the education of your preschooler:

• Great teachers
• A team approach to education
• Lessons in the faith daily
• A beautiful, nurturing environment
• Strong curriculum with emphasis on Language Arts and pre-reading skills
• Students enrolled in the Pre-K program benefit from the full-course offerings of OLM’s Award-Winning Blue-Ribbon program and international STEM school of distinction
• Students benefit from the unique relationship with the host parish of St. Alphonsus and the Regional School.