St. Kieran Preschool
St. Kieran Catholic Preschool (SKCP) is a non-profit organization serving the needs of the East County community. SKCP is licensed by the California Department of Social Services to care for 28 children between the ages of 2 and 5. The average teacher to child ratio is 1 to 10.
Staff Philosophy
St. Kieran Catholic Preschool has a highly qualified and well-trained staff. Our early childhood education teachers work together to create a warm, loving, and fun atmosphere where the children receive adult guidance as it is needed while maintaining the opportunity to develop their own qualities of self-direction and creativity. At St. Kieran Catholic Preschool we believe every child needs:
- Appropriate guidance and discipline
- Encouraging teachers and supportive caretakers
- Positive role models
- To respect themselves and others
- To develop at their own pace
- To feel capable of achievement
- To develop strong self esteem
- Safe and secure surroundings
Age Requirement
St. Kieran Catholic Preschool is open to children ages 2 (fully potty trained) to 5 years old. SKCS Kindergarten requirement – 5 years old by September 1 of their entrance year.
Curriculum
St. Kieran Catholic Preschool is an academic-based preschool that allows children to explore and develop the tools that make learning fun.
St. Kieran Catholic Preschool prepares children for kindergarten while creating a spiritual foundation for living a Christ-centered life.
- Bible / Religious Ed
- Math & Reading Readiness Skills
- Language Arts, Literacy & Phonics
- Handwriting Skills
- Technology
- Science & Social Studies
- Art, Music & Movement
Children who attend St. Kieran Catholic Preschool develop gross and fine motor skills as well as the development of social and language skills.
Tuition
For information about tuition, please view our Enrollment & Tuition.