St. Kateri Academy Kindergarten Program Information
At St. Kateri Academy, we offer a vibrant Kindergarten program designed to nurture young learners through engaging and developmentally appropriate approaches. Choose from the following options to best suit your child’s needs:
- Half-Day Program: 475 hours of instruction, available in the morning or afternoon.
- Full-Day Everyday Program: 950 hours of instruction (offered based on registration numbers).
- Progressive Program: Half-day instruction until Spring Break, transitioning to full-day instruction from Spring Break to the end of June.
Program Highlights
Our Kindergarten program emphasizes growth, exploration, and connection through:
- A Learning Through Play approach to foster curiosity and creativity.
- Inquiry-based learning to encourage critical thinking.
- The Animated Literacy Program integrates phonics and storytelling.
- Phonemic Awareness and Phonics are grounded in the principles of The Science of Reading.
- Kinder-cooking to inspire hands-on learning and fun.
- A supportive Home Reading Program to build literacy skills.
- Exciting Field Trips to enhance experiential learning.
- Parish Connections through priest visits and liturgical celebrations.
Age Eligibility
Children must be 5 years old by December 31 to enroll. Use the Kindergarten Age Eligibility Calculator to confirm if your child meets the age requirement.
Fees
- Half-Day Program: No fee.
- Full-Day Program: $325/month + lunch supervision fee.
- Progressive Program: $97.50/month (Sept–March) and $325/month (April–June) + lunch supervision fee.
Note: Program offerings are subject to enrollment and resource availability.
Staggered Start for the First Day of School
Your child’s specific start date will be communicated by the end of June.
Child Care Services
The McCauley Community After School Care Association provides before and after-school care for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Discover how St. Kateri Academy can help your child thrive in a welcoming and nurturing environment!
Please see this flyer for more info! McCauley Before/After School Care