Peoria Catholic Preschool

Peoria Catholic Preschool

St. Mary’s Peoria Catholic Preschool: Where Education Begins

Welcome to St. Mary’s Catholic Preschool, where we nurture young minds with education and catholic faith. We understand your child’s anxiety and excitement when joining the school for the first time. And we want to make their experience a memorable one.

We believe in the power of faith-based education to lay a solid foundation for your child’s future. Your child will grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally, and you can rest assured.

St. Mary’s School molds your child and prepares them to be everything God made them to be. Our Pre-K education adheres to Illinois early learning standards.  

About Our School

St. Mary’s School is one of Peoria’s best private catholic schools. As a faith-based learning community, we are committed to helping students from diverse faiths and cultures gain academic excellence and develop their potential. 

Our staff cooperates with parents to provide academic and social growth programs, religious formation, fine arts, and physical education.

The St. Mary’s curriculum mirrors a catholic lifestyle.

Start Your Child’s Education at St. Mary’s School

Do you want your child to have the best first experience at school? We can help you achieve this and much more. St. Mary’s early childhood education is designed to help your child grow an interest in learning and exploration.

Young children mostly learn through play. Therefore, you should start them early to set them up for success in school and life. We have thoughtfully designed our curriculum to engage young learners and stimulate their natural curiosity. Our school has all the staff and resources necessary to engage your child and make them comfortable.

Get in touch with us to register your child for preschool at St. Mary’s.

Does Your Child Need Early Childhood Education?

Of course, they do. Early childhood education helps young learners develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills needed to become lifelong learners.

However, it’s easy to overlook the importance of pre-K education. After, it’s all about singing songs, napping on the floor, taking turns in games, and getting dirty outside. While true, we know young children learn best through play. That explains the need for these playful activities during preschool.

Why Should You Enroll Your Child in Preschool at St. Mary’s School?

We are not the only private catholic school in Peoria. You have many options to consider for your child’s first education. However, you have every reason to consider our preschool program. Here’s what we offer for pre-K Catholic education;

Small class sizes

Young learners need close attention and supervision. This is why we keep our class sizes smaller so that our teachers can provide individualized attention to students. Our early childhood classrooms are safe and wonder-filled places.

Low student-teacher ratios

At St. Mary’s School, we keep a 12:1 student/teacher ratio. This makes it easier for the teacher to coordinate, engage, and closely monitor the young learners.

Faith in education

We want our graduates to become future leaders and community builders. Therefore, we strive to teach them to act with integrity, faith, and compassion at a young age. We have three cornerstones of faith that help us create a solid foundation for your child. We also involve our children in service, which teaches them the goodness of giving and caring.

An Experience Faculty and Staff

Handling a child as young as two years isn’t an easy task. It requires knowledge, experience, and some special skills. St. Mary’s School has a team of experienced teachers and staff dedicated to providing your child with a safe and nurturing environment.

Our preschool teachers and staff understand the unique needs of young learners and use their expertise to create a supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive. We use a warm and caring approach, ensuring each child feels valued and encouraged.

Let Your Child Learn to Be Independent

It’s normal for every responsible parent to worry about their child during their first years in school. For some, being away from their kids, especially during the first week or month in preschool, is quite challenging.

However, you don’t have to worry about your 3 or 4-year-old, especially after enrolling them in one of the best catholic elementary schools in Peoria. Our curriculum teaches your child to grow in independence, discover individual creativity and learn social skills. 

Your child will learn about themselves and the world around them, all under the care of our experienced and dedicated preschool teachers and staff. We keep a close eye on your kid because we understand children’s curiosity.