The St. Anthony de Padua Catholic School Preschool Program is a Christ-centered introduction to education that fulfills the needs of the whole child. We tenderly care for our preschoolers, nurturing their faith and love of one another with activities and simple prayers–all so that they might come to know and love the Lord in their own special way.
St. Anthony School is excited to announce that our Preschool program has earned a Level 3 Paths to QUALITY™ rating during the 2020-21 school year! Paths to QUALITY™ is Indiana’s statewide quality rating and improvement system for early care and education. It consists of four levels and each level builds on the foundation of the previous one.
Our goal is to provide an early learning opportunity for Preschool children, ensuring they begin their formal schooling eager to learn and ready to succeed. Our Preschool program features:
Indiana families can now apply for free Pre-Kindergarten education for the 2022-23 school year through the On My Way Pre-K program.
In order to be eligible for an On My Way Pre-K voucher, the following criteria must be met:
A limited amount of vouchers will be available for children who will be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2022, live in a household with an income up to 185% of the federal poverty level, and have:
More information about the program and the link to apply can be found at OnMyWayPreK.org. You can also call 800-299-1627 for assistance.
Families who receive a grant may use the grant at any approved On My Way Pre-K program throughout the state. You can search approved providers at www.ChildCareFinder.IN.gov.
Pre-K is open to students who are 3 years old by February 1, 2022. CCDF (Child Care & Development Fund) is available for students who are under 4 years old.
We know that it's important for parents to get a sense of our school community before they place their child in our care. You are warmly invited to tour the school, meet teachers and administrators, and visit our Preschool classrooms.
There are a million questions when your child first starts school. From drop off and pickup to what to pack: Click here–we've got you covered.
We'd love to talk to you about the Pre-K Program at St. Anthony. If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a visit, please contact the School Office at 574-233-7169 or at school@stasb.org. We would love to show you our amazing school!