The St. Mary Preschool program was established nearly 30 years ago. It is designed to be the first step in a great Catholic education.

With a Montessori-based curriculum guided by the Diocese of Columbus and the Ohio Department of Education, our preschool staff is highly qualified in early childhood education. Dedicated to yearly in-service training on child development, our St. Mary Preschool teachers are licensed and also have a Montessori diploma.

Our goal is to provide a safe, loving, Christian atmosphere where our staff nurtures each child at their individual level of development. Children are encouraged to experience learning at their own speed. Our teachers and aides understand that children enter our program with their own unique set of skills and experiences.

Children will leave our St. Mary Preschool with early literacy and math skills, as well as social skills and a greater sense of the world around them.  St. Mary students will be given opportunities to use and share existing skills and learn new skills that will foster self-confidence, personal respect, individuality, and a love of learning.

2023-2024 Program Options

We are excited to offer limited spots in our preschool & pre-kindergarten Children’s House! This Montessori based program is a strong foundation for your young scholar.

5 Full Day Program
(M-F) 8am to 3:00pm

This includes:

• Montessori work cycle and recess each day
• Lunchtime (packed lunch needed)
• Daily access to the Atrium (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – “CGS”)
• The opportunity to either nap or rest in the afternoon followed by more activities and additional recess.

5 Half Day Program
(M-F) 8am to 11:30am

This includes:

• Montessori 3 hour work cycle and recess each day
• Daily access to the Atrium (CGS)

3 Full Day Program
(M-W) 8am to 3:00pm

This includes:

• Montessori work cycle and recess each day
• Lunchtime (packed lunch needed)
• Atrium (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – “CGS”) three days a week
• The opportunity to either nap or rest in the afternoon followed by more activities and additional recess.

3 Half Day Program
(M-W) 8am to 11:30am

This includes:

• Montessori 3 hour work cycle and recess each day
• Atrium (CGS) three days a week