St. Catharine School
2865 Fair Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 235-1396


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Preschool Information
St. Catharine Preschool is a Catholic early learning program in session from September to the end of May. We offer a variety of programming that includes traditional half-day preschool as well as extended care options such as Early Birds (8 am- 9 am), Lunch Bunch (11:30 am- 12:45 pm) and Extended Day (11:30 am- 5:30 pm). For those families that need care on a consistent basis, your tuition will be a set price for the amount of days your child attends. In addition, we will allow for families to sign-up for “drop-in” care at an hourly rate (as long as space is available).
2-day (T/Th) Ages 3-4 years 9:00 am to 11:30 am
3-day (M/W/F) Ages 3- 5 years 9:00 am to 11:30 am
5- day (M-F) Ages 4-5 years (Pre-K program) 8:45 am to 11:45 am
Extended Care Options:
Lunch Bunch: (M-F)11:30 am to 12:45 pm
Early Birds: (M-F) 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Extended Care: (M-F) Ages 3- 5 years 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
*Children must be potty-trained and 3 years of age of September 30, 2011 to enroll.
Our Philosophy
Saint Catharine Preschool will strive to foster the wholeness of the individual child. Our goal is to have a safe loving atmosphere where a child can explore and discover through interaction with his/her environment. Opportunities will be provided to use and share existing skills as well as learn new skills. These experiences help the child establish a positive self-esteem. We believe in the worth of each family; therefore, we seek collaboration and support from the family as we nurture the development of each child.
How does our program enhance the development of the whole child?
  • Nourishes spiritual development
  • Supports children in becoming active and confident learners.
  • Focuses on children’s play.
  • Responsive to children’s developmental needs and interests.
  • Engages the child with interactive materials.
  • Flexible in adapting to children’s learning needs and interests.
  • Recognizes families as the child’s first teacher.
Our Religious Education Philosophy
The aim of the St. Catharine’s religious program is to help develop Christian values. Religion is not a separate entity and is a part of all aspects of life. Therefore, religion is integrated with other subjects that teach appreciation and respect for all racial and ethnic groups, the values of peace and justice, and social awareness and moral responsibility. Religion must help the child relate to all people of our world, accepting their differences and appreciating their values as children of God. Families of all religious backgrounds are welcome to our program.