The St. Anthony de Padua Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten 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 Pre-K 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. Level 4 coming next school year!

Our goal is to provide an early learning opportunity for Pre-Kindergarten children, ensuring they begin their formal schooling eager to learn and ready to succeed.

• The children enjoy activities in a large classroom taught by a licensed teacher with early childhood background.

 

• Students attend Specials Classes, including Computer, Music, Library, Art, and Physical Education.


• Our Catholic faith is incorporated into the curriculum in an age-appropriate manner through the development of prayer life and the knowledge of the Church seasons and holidays.

 

• Students attend Mass weekly and do regular activities with their 8th Grade Buddies.

 

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Want to learn more? Read the detailed curriculum outline for our Pre-K Program.

 

• Children must be age 3 by February 1, before the school year begins.

 

• Children must also be able to use the toilet independently.

 

• Pre-K kiddos wear uniforms, along with our older Panthers.

 

• We have a new Pre-K playground so recess is even more fun for our little ones.

 

• Safety first! We take school safety seriously, read more here.

 

• Get to know the Parent section of our website, where we house all the information you'll need to know throughout the year.

 

On My Way Pre-K Vouchers Now Available!

We are pleased to announce that we are now an On My Way Pre-K provider, therefore your child may qualify for free Pre-K! 

Program Notes:

• Your child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2021 and plan to start Kindergarten in the 2022-23 school year.
• Your family must meet eligibility requirements
• Applications may be submitted online at onmywayprek.org
• OMWPK vouchers may be used as a pathway into the School Choice program for Kindergarten at St. Anthony School.

Please see this attached letter for additional information.


Schedule a visit

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 Pre-K classrooms. 
 

Pre-K FAQs

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.
 

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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 school@stasb.org. We would love to show you our amazing school!