They say “everything you need to know in life is learned in preschool and kindergarten.” Our early childhood philosophy is to facilitate successful learning in developmentally appropriate ways. Play is the foundation for all learning – teaching critical thinking skills through exploration and discovery. Our teachers guide our littlest learners in experiential topics they investigate through center-based learning.

We nurture a sense of belonging in our classroom community. We model compassion and friendship, weaving the life, love, and joy of Christ into our daily instruction. We instill within each student a sense of pride, compassion and self confidence. “Jesus loves me, this I know!”

Our kindergartners meet 5 mornings a week with 2, 3, or 5 optional enrichment afternoons available for students who are ready for additional classroom time. Our 4-year old preschoolers meet 3 half days (morning or afternoon) (MWF) with 2 optional enrichment mornings (T/TH). The 3-year old preschool program meets 2 mornings per week (T/TH) with 1 optional enrichment morning (W).

This year for the first time ever, childcare is available for our P3 and P4 students 5 afternoons per week from 11am to 3:30pm here on campus. In August 2025, Saint Thomas will open our new Early Childhood Center, which will hold P3, P4, and Y5 classes with childcare 5 days a week. Learn more about the Building our Future Campaign.