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 play-based program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that goes beyond traditional worksheets to engage children’s creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This fosters holistic development by integrating social-emotional growth, collaboration, and real-world exploration. Each week, our Preschool classes focus on a letter, a number, a shape, and a color to prepare our students for Kindergarten.
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 Spanish, Music & Movement, Library Story Time, and Godly Play.
- 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.
- Monthly Chapel and on-site fields trips round out the whole-child learning experience.
Visit us for an Open House, or schedule a personal tour to discover St. Martin's Preschool and beyond.
2026 - 2027 Preschool Schedule Options:
All Preschool programs include snack time and lunch time, to be sent in from home.
Age Three (by 9/1/26)
Tuesday/Thursday
Half Day (8:45 am - 12:45 pm)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Half Day (8:45 am - 12:45 pm)
Monday through Friday
Half or Full Day (8:45 am - 12:45 pm or 8:45 am - 3:00 pm)
Age Four (by 9/1/26)
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.
2027 - 2028 Preschool Schedule Options:
Age Three (by 9/1/27)
Tuesday/Thursday
Half Day (8:45 am - 12:00 pm)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Half Day (8:45 am - 12:00 pm)
Monday through Friday
Half or Full Day (8:45 am - 12:00 pm or 8:45 am - 3:00 pm)
Age Four (by 9/1/27)
Monday through Friday
Half or Full Day (8:45 am - 12:00 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 12:00 pm and full day programs end at 3:00 pm
Details on program costs can be found under Admissions / Tuition & Tuition Assistance.