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St. Catherine of Siena Preschool provides an environment that gives children the freedom to explore, learn, play and discover the wonders of God’s love and presence in their daily lives. The program is designed to meet the developmental needs preschool aged children, with appropriate opportunities for spiritual, emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth.  The preschool offers weekday morning classes, emphasizing Catholic values in activities centered on Christian living and learning.

Our Preschool follows the Pre-K curriculum prescribed by the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Raleigh. Click here to see our Preschool Curriculum Guide.

Teachers plan their days based on the following areas:

• Spiritual:  Bible stories, parables, prayers, caring for each other, exploring God’s kingdom

• Social/Emotional:  communicating needs and feelings, interacting with peers, respecting others'  space and differences, coping with challenging situations

• Physical:  fine and gross motor skill activities, health and safety practices

• Language and communication:  promoting a growing vocabulary; promoting recognition of separate and repeating sounds in language; developing understanding of letter knowledge; expressing self through drawings, scribbles, letter formations.

• Cognitive (Math, Science, Creative expression through music and art):  Using numbers and counting in classroom; manipulating length, weight, measuring, making comparisons; noticing and understanding patterns; practicing, predicting, observing, classifying; creating and responding to music through song and movement; using a variety of sensory and art materials for creative expression.

The goal of early childhood education is to help a child develop abilities required for success in primary grades and beyond.  Practical, hands-on knowledge of the world around them is the foundation for more academic learning for children.  Much of this knowledge is learned through play.  Learning to manage feelings, developing self-confidence, co-operating and resolving conflicts in the environment of strong Catholic values is the heart of St. Catherine of Siena Preschool.

We respect families as the primary and most important providers of care and nurturing.  We believe that parents and teachers are partners in children’s care and education.