Mission Statement  

St. Susanna Preschool is a ministry for young children dedicated to nurturing the whole child in body, mind and spirit. The program offers a nurturing, educational and creative experience in a loving, Catholic Christian environment. St. Susanna Preschool leaders are committed to providing age appropriate learning opportunities for each child to a develop a strong social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual base to last a lifetime.  

Curriculum  

The program has a center-based curriculum that recognizes young children learn best through play. The teachers provide opportunities within each center for children to explore God’s world through touch, smell, taste, observation and interaction. The centers include science, art, fine motor, language arts, building, imaginative play, and prayer. In addition, the schedule includes planned group activities, circle timeand Spanish instruction.   The curriculum is age and developmentally appropriate with a focus on nature, social skills, fine and gross motor skills, Kindergarten readiness, and the Catholic Faith.  

Teacher Qualifications  

The teachers and assistants are degreed, CPR and First Aid certified and hold current certification in Child Protection from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, as well as the state. In addition, the teachers regularly attend seminars and workshops for early childhood educators.  

Age Requirements and Class Size/Ratio

2 year-olds: Student must be 24 months by September 30th. Class size is 12 with 3 teachers.  

3 year-olds: Student must be 3 by September 30th.  Class size is 14 with 2 teachers.  

4 year-olds: Student must be 4 by September 30th and toilet trained. Class size is 14 with 2 teachers.
 
5 year-olds:  Student must be 5 by December 31st and toilet trained.  Class size is 14 with 2 teachers. 

Communication  

1)    Preschool provides monthly newsletters.

2)    A parent Bulletin Board that contains information is posted.

3)    Conferences are held in the spring for the three and four year old classes.

4)    Parents are welcomed to speak with the program coordinator at any time.