Preschool Information

Did You Know?

The St. Dominic Preschool Academy at St. Dominic School is a non-profit, Christian-based Kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3 – 5.

Our scholars learn and explore their environment through play. We instill Catholic values that are integrated into the daily curriculum, which promotes academic excellence. Our goal is to provide for a quality educational experience and make learning joyful in a loving and secure environment. Our students explore, discover and grow through age-appropriate activities that support the development of the whole child and promote positive self-images to nurture their abilities.

Programs Tailored to Your Family’s Needs

Flexible Options: Choose from 2, 3, or 5-day schedules.
Full-Day Programs: All options include a full-day curriculum with the choice of before or after-school care.

Enriching Learning Experiences

Specialist-Led Activities: All students enjoy classes in Art, Physical Education, Music, and Spanish led by dedicated specialists.
Kindergarten Readiness: Focused reading preparation through our partnership with Groves Academy/Believe and Read program.
Comprehensive Curriculum:
Our curriculum includes Bible Ventures, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Basic Math, Groves Literacy Partnership, and Little Learners Science (STEM), and Balanced Littles Bible Lessons Curriculum for a well-rounded educational experience.

Who We Serve

Our Preschool Academy welcomes children ages 3 to 5 who are one or two years away from Kindergarten. To enroll, children must be at least 3 years old by September 1st of the current academic year.

Minnesota’s Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs)

Our teachers understand the areas of child development and incorporate the Minnesota’s Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs) into their lesson plans.

Early Childhood Indicators of Progress ages 3-5

Social and Emotional
Approaches to Learning
Language and Literacy Development
Creativity and the Arts
Cognitive Development
Physical and Motor Development

Saintly Emotional Learning (SEL)

Our preschool program uses a Saint of the Month to teach social-emotional skills. Each month a new Saint is introduced with an emotional connector. Social-emotional learning is a critical component to early childhood education. SEL describes the mindsets, skills, attitudes, and feelings that help students succeed in school, career, and life.

Groves: Literacy Program

Our preschool program utilizes Groves Academy to teach phonemic awareness and early literacy skills.

Specialists

Our Preschool Academy is blessed to be able to go to the same Specialist classes as our school age children. Preschoolers get to participate in Art, Music, P.E., and Library.

Each day at Saint Dominic’s is a fun, learning adventure! We can’t wait for you to join us.