Preschool

The youngest children of St. Anthony of Padua begin school the way childhood deserves to begin: unhurried, joyful, and full of wonder. Our preschool days are filled with stories, song, blocks, prayer, nature, and gentle rhythms — not worksheets.

Preschool is the first form of the child's formation: children learn that school is a place where they are known and loved, where we talk to God, and where beautiful things are worth attention. Readiness — social, emotional, and academic — grows naturally in that soil.

A day in preschool

Faith

Little prayers, real joy

Simple daily prayers, feast-day celebrations, and the beginnings of reverence.

Language

Stories and song

Read-alouds, nursery rhymes, and singing that build the ear for language and memory.

Play

Purposeful play

Blocks, dress-up, and outdoor play that train attention, imagination, and friendship.

Nature

Observation

Gardens, seasons, and animals — the first training in wonder and reverence.

Readiness

Early skills

Gentle pre-reading and pre-mathematics work at each child's pace.

Belonging

One familya

Preschoolers pray, play, and celebrate with the whole school community.

Begin at the beginning

Preschool places for 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 fill early. Visit and see if SAP is right for your little one.

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