Our preschool program is designed to provide early childhood education to young children, between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Our  program aims to foster development in key areas such as spiritual, cognitive, social & emotional, language & literacy and both gross and fine motor skills to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Our Preschool participates in the Quality First program and is rated at 4 stars, a Quality Plus program. We are also licensed by the State of Arizona and follow state licensing guidelines.

Curriculum

As part of our daily activities, teachers incorporate the use of Math Shelf, an online math platform to support numeracy skills such as recognizing numbers, counting, and additional early math concepts (e.g., patterns, shapes). Additionally, the use of SAVVAS combined with thematic units, enables students to experience literacy in ways that are engaging and focus on skills such as recognizing letters, sounds, and basic reading concepts. To help guide their spiritual development, the teachers lead Catechesis of The Good Shepherd, which is a child-centered approach to teaching the essential truths of our Catholic faith. The Atrium is a specially prepared environment where the children encounter the Word of God and the signs and symbols of our Faith.

To complete our program we also focus on the following areas: 

Fine Motor Skills: Activities like drawing, cutting with scissors, and building with blocks help develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Gross Motor Skills: Physical activities such as running, jumping, and climbing to improve coordination and strength.

Social and Emotional Development: Teaching children how to interact with peers, share, express emotions, and resolve conflicts.