Early Childhood Excellence
Our Early Childhood Center provides a nurturing, faith-centered environment where young minds flourish through developmentally appropriate learning experiences. From our youngest Early Learners to our Pre-K students preparing for elementary school, we foster growth, curiosity, and joy in discovery.
Early Learners
Our Early Learners program is achieved through play, structured activities, and LOTS of poems, songs, dramatic play, and movement! Listening to stories, doing projects, playing outside, completing circle time and small group activities keeps their day full of opportunities to explore, investigate and develop at their own pace both in a small group and individual setting.
Daily Activities
Story Time Creative Projects Outdoor Play Circle Time Small Groups Dramatic Play Songs & Movement
Learning Through
Poetry & Rhymes Music & Songs Movement Activities Hands-on Exploration Individual Pacing
Thematic Learning Units
Preschool
Our Preschool program sets our little ones on the path to developing a love for learning. Listening to stories, doing projects, playing outside, and completing center time and small group activities keeps their day full of opportunities to explore, investigate and develop at their own pace both in a small group and individual setting.
Center Time Activities
Sand & Water Art Center Blocks Puzzles & Manipulatives Dramatic Play Writing Center
Small Group Activities
Writing Practice Language & Print Book Browsing Science Exploration Educational Games
Thematic Learning Units
Pre-Kindergarten
Learning in Pre-Kindergarten is achieved through play and structured activities! Children work both in groups and individually as they gain experience, develop skills and learn independence as well as responsibility.
Center Time Activities
Sand & Water Art Center Blocks Puzzles & Manipulatives Dramatic Play Writing Center
Small Group Activities
Writing Skills Language & Print Book Browsing Science Activities Educational Games
Thematic Learning Units
Partnership with The Lynch Foundation
St. Mary of the Hills School is pleased to announce our affiliation with The Lynch Foundation. The focus of this initiative is to support high quality early childhood classrooms by:
Direct Funding & Grants
Providing direct funding and grants for new classrooms to expand capacity
Professional Development
Supporting educators and administrators through coaching and professional development
Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
Promoting school readiness and positive outcomes with effective ELA and math curriculums
Social & Emotional Growth
Establishing environments that support social and emotional growth and competence for young learners