Preschool hours are from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from August through May. The days of operation are Monday through Thursday. We are closed on Friday.
We follow the AISD school calendar loosely. If AISD schools are canceled or delayed due to weather or any other reason, St. Catherine's Preschool will be closed all day. We will also follow the CDC guidelines for Childcare Programs.
The last day of school for the 2024-2025 year will be May 15, 2025.
Two-Year-Old
8:55-9:10 | Arrival | Table Time activities, small group learning |
9:15-10:00 | Outside Play | Teacher-led and child-led active play using small and large muscles. |
10:00-10:20 | Snack | Snack provided by the parent |
10:20-11:00 | Free Choice Play-Based Learning | Dramatic Play, Blocks and Building, Math, Literacy, Sensory, Art, Library, Puzzles |
11:00-11:15 | Music and Movement | Singing, dancing, and movement with music |
11:15-11:45 | Lunch | Lunch provided by the parent |
11:45-12:00 | Class Learning Activity | Large group activity |
12:00-12:45 | Outside Play | Teacher-led and child-led active play using small and large muscles. |
12:45-12:55 | Story and Songs | Large group activity |
12:55-12:05 | Dismissal | |
The Texas Two-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines are consulted when writing activity plans, ensuring high-quality learning experiences to support children's growth. |
8:55-9:10 | Arrival | Table Time activities, small group learning |
9:10-9:40 | Morning Meeting and Story | Large/Small Group Learning and Story |
9:40-10:00 | Snack | Snack provided by the parent |
10:00-11:00 | Outside Play | Teacher-led and child-led active play using small and large muscles. |
11:00-11:15 | Music and Movement | Singing, dancing, and movement with music |
11:15-12:15 | Free Choice Play-Based Learning | Literacy, Math, Writing, Discovery, Manipulatives, Puzzles & Games, Library, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Sensory, Art |
12:15-12:45 | Lunch | Lunch provided by the parent |
12:45-12:55 | Circle Time | Story, Songs, Fingerplays |
12:55-1:05 | Dismissal | |
*Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is once a week for three-year-old children. | ||
The Texas Three-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines are consulted when writing activity plans, ensuring high-quality learning experiences to support children's growth. |
8:55-9:30 | Arrival Morning Meeting | Sign in, put away belongings, choose a Table Time activity Morning Meeting and Calendar |
9:30-10:00 | Story and Snack | Story, Mystery Bag, and snack provided by the parent |
10:00-11:00 | Free Choice Play-Based Learning | Literacy, Math, Writing, Discovery, Manipulatives, Puzzles & Games, Library, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Sensory, Art |
11:00-11:15 | Music and Movement | Singing, dancing, and movement with music |
11:15-12:15 | Outside Play | Teacher-led and child-led active play using small and large muscles. |
12:15-12:40 | Lunch | Lunch provided by the parent |
12:45-12:55 | Story and Dismissal Meeting | Closing story and meeting |
12:55-1:05 | Dismissal | |
*Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is once a week for Pre-K children. | ||
The TEA Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines are consulted when writing activity plans, ensuring high-quality learning experiences to support children's growth. |