Catholic Community Schools

Preschool (3-5 Years)

Award-winning preschools in the St. Cloud area

Our preschool program offers a variety of student experiences that foster curiosity, independence, early life skills, and development of the whole child with a healthy balance of social and emotional learning.

Aligned to the Minnesota Early Childhood indicators of progress, our curriculum cultivates kindergarten readiness skills through Math and Reading preparedness, technology integrated learning and ample room for exploration. Our programs in Spanish, music, physical education, along with our faith foundation and mission of service, help each child grow through to their early years.

  • A Safe and Nurturing Environment

    Our lead teachers have earned degrees in early childhood and elementary education and have many combined years of teaching experience in Preschool classrooms. All staff who work with Preschool students are CPR/1st Aid trained.

  • Hands-On Learning Spaces

    Our preschool classrooms provide a welcoming and enriching environment for hands-on learning. Classrooms include an open space for large-group circle time, and learning centers focused on sensory educational engagement, practical life play, phonics, writing, and early math.

  • Flexible Attendance

    Families can choose to attend preschool across half or full days or a combination of both. Each of our preschools will determine the number of student placements across the half and full days programs which do fill up fast, hence availability can be limited. Before and after school care is available to those attending all-day preschool.

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CCS includes six excellent preschools.

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What Our Families Say

  • "We could not recommend St. Francis Xavier more highly. It’s been such a worthwhile investment for our family. A school our children love and a community that feels like family."

    —Allie Schiff

  • "St Mary’s has been the perfect fit for our family. I feel SMHOC has prepared my children and given them the necessary tools to continue on their education journey to extend beyond elementary school. For that I am ever so grateful!"

    —Emily Voigt

  • "It's a blessing to see my children grow in a place where strong Christian values, leadership and character building are the foundation of everything they do and are woven seamlessly throughout the curriculum, nurturing not just their minds but their hearts as well."

    —Crystal Lahr