Early Childhood Program

Program Highlights

The quality education provided at the school is available to the entire community and focuses on the formation of the individual as a Disciple of Jesus Christ. We believe that a solid academic education grows from Christian values taught and applied to every aspect of life.

• Accredited by the Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association for 3 & 4 year-olds (by August 1)
• 29 goals in the social, cognitive, physical and representational developmental domains.
• Strong Catholic, Christian Environment
• Experienced teachers with extensive knowledge of early childhood education.
• Project Construct instructional approaches with a diocesan curriculum. Project Construct is national recognized with a focus on active, hands-on, minds-on learning with stimulating experiences every day.

Safe & Individualized

We provide a safe learning environment in which qualified faculty strive to meet the academic, spiritual, moral, social, and physical needs of each student. Faculty endeavor to instill a love of and desire for learning in their students.

Learning Environment

We believe that parents are the primary role models and educators of their children. We assist parents in nurturing the God-given gifts of each student to ensure growth into a well-rounded individual. We seek to recognize the uniqueness of each child. Our program reflects the lives of our children, families, staff and community

Curriculum

• Literacy
• Language
• Writing 
• Speech & Listening
• Social & Emotional
• Math
• Informational Text

Programs & Activities

• Weekly Mass Attendance
• Field Trips
• Portfolio Assessment
• Library Time
• Music & PE Classes
• Twice Daily Snacks with Breakfast & Lunch

Enrollment

Registration for SS. Peter & Paul Catholic School typically begins in January.  Students are enrolled in the following order:

• Returning Preschool Students
• Current SSPP Family Registration
• SSPP Parishioners
• Public Registration
  
  *In cases where space is limited 4 year old Parishioners may receive priority over 3 year olds of current families.

Tuition Rates

$150/week for the regular school day (7:30 – 3:05).

$180/week for extended care (6:30 – 6:00).