Saint Brigid of Kildare Preschool strives to ensure that each of their students are happy, confident, and engaged learners while attending their program. The curriculum is Catholic faith-based and play-based to prepare all students to enter kindergarten with a solid foundation of social and academic skills. Their dedicated and friendly teachers work together with families to cultivate an environment where all students feel safe and have their unique needs met.
2020-2021 Schedule (view full schedule here)
2-Day Option: Mon & Wed, 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
3-Day Options: Tues, Thurs & Fri, 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. or Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
5-Day Pre-K: Mon - Fri, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch Adventures + Enrichment Program: These additional Wolfhond Adventure classes provide young learners with the opportunity to explore cooking, singing, drama, and much more. Students are invited to bring a packed lunch to enjoy before the first class begins. All Wolfhound Adventures are offered for an additional fee and are open to preschool-aged children (3-5).
Preschool curriculum
All of the lessons taught in the classrooms are aligned with the Early Learning and Development Standards created by the Ohio Department of Education. The curriculum promotes early literacy, foundational mathematical concepts, and other kindergarten readiness skills. In addition, St. Brigid Preschool creates play-based learning experiences. Children also experience Spanish, library, music, and gym.
Catholic faith identity
Teachers at St. Brigid create a Catholic faith-based environment by opening and closing each school day with prayer. Students make frequent trips to the church to discover and learn about the parts of the parish. They also learn about bible stories, the rosary, the Sign of the Cross, and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Catholic faith-based lessons are aligned with the religious standards created by the Catholic Diocese of Columbus.
Transportation options available
Saint Brigid of Kildare Preschool understands that parents may need transportation in order to send their children to their three-hour preschool program. Several local child care centers offer transportation to St. Brigid’s program. Some of them include:
Radiant Kids Childcare (www.radiantkids.org)
Dublin Learning Academy (www.dublinlearningacademy.com)
The Barrington School (www.thebarringtonschool.com)
Children thriving beyond preschool
Saint Brigid of Kildare School offers Catholic faith-based elementary and middle school education opportunities. Many children begin their educational journey in St. Brigid’s preschool and continue to benefit from their faith-based atmosphere through eighth grade. Saint Brigid of Kildare Preschool focuses on preparing students to enter their full-day kindergarten program through their play-based and foundational academic curriculum. As students progress in their educational journey at St. Brigid, they gain the academic, social, and Catholic skills to thrive in elementary school and beyond.
More information
Visit St. Brigid online at www.stbrigidofkildare.com. Schedule a tour by calling 614-718-5825 or fill out a tour request on the website (click Visit Us). The prospective families Open House will be held Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 3-5 PM (RSVP at www.stbrigidofkildare.com/apply). To speak with someone, contact preschool director Hillary Harper at 614-718-5825 or mrs.harper@stbrigid-school.org
