Early childhood learning is a joyful experience at St. Martin’s. Experienced preschool teachers begin students’ academic journey through play-based learning that teaches letter and number recognition, counting, pre-writing, and character building. A formative 3’s program leads to hands-on exploration in our Pre-K classes in which children continue their learning through reading, writing, and hands-on inquiry-based learning. Teaching is dynamic, targeted and creative; learning is playfully purposed.

Our curriculum, Learning Beyond Paper, emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that goes beyond traditional worksheets to engage children’s creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This curriculum fosters holistic development by integrating social-emotional growth, collaboration, and real-world exploration.

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Things to know about the Preschool at SMES:

  • Focus on school readiness, and students are exceptionally well-prepared with a foundation for success in kindergarten.
  • Small class sizes, each supported by a teacher and assistant, foster a nurturing learning environment that allows for more personalized instruction.
  • Children participate in enriching experiences each week, including Music, Spanish, and Chapel.
  • Daily schedules include active outdoor play and unstructured free time in both the morning and afternoon, supporting physical development and creativity.
  • Children engage in social-emotional learning, developing essential interpersonal and communication skills, including respect, empathy, sharing, manners, and public speaking.

​Visit us for an Open House, or schedule a personal tour to discover St. Martin's Preschool and beyond.

2025 - 2026 Preschool Schedule Options:

Age Three (by 9/1/25)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Half Day (8:45 am - 12:45 pm)

Monday through Friday
Full Day (8:45 am - 3:00 pm)

Age Four (by 9/1/25)

Monday through Friday
Half or Full Day (8:45 am - 12:45 pm or 8:45 am - 3:00 pm)

Extended Day

Engaging before- and after-school programs offer extended day coverage, play and creative arts for all preschool students.  Details can be found on our Extended Day Page.

Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Preschool begins each day at 8:45 am. Half day programs end at 12:45 pm and full day programs end at 3:00 pm

Details on program costs can be found under Admissions / Tuition & Tuition Assistance.