Cathedral Preschool
Preschool in Owensboro, KY 42301
600 Locust Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
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At Cathedral Preschool the joy of learning and being loved is evident in each childs smile. Since 1986, Cathedral has been providing private yet affordable early childhood education to three, four and five-year old children in a warm and inviting environment. Under the ministry of Saint Stephen Cathedral, the preschool provides a Christ-centered atmosphere appropriate for children of all faith traditions.
The curriculum is designed to be developmentally appropriate for the inquisitive and forming minds of the three and four-year old child, as well as for the five-year old not ready for all day kindergarten. Basic preschool skills are introduced through thematic units and in group circle discussions. Socialization and understanding is found throughout the classroom in play and learning situations.
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 5 years
- Rates:
- $$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services - 0 Star
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM
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Cathedral Preschool is one of the many services (ministries) offered to the Owensboro-Daviess County community by Saint Stephen Cathedral Parish. The program is designed to complement the role of Christian parents in their important task of providing for the development of their child and introducing the child to their Christian heritage.
All areas of a childs development are interrelated, so our program is designed to stimulate growth and learning in all areas physical, spiritual, social, emotional and intellectual. Young children learn through hands-on activities, many of which are perceived as play through the eyes of adults. Children do not need to be forced to learn. They are motivated by their natural curiosity and desire to make sense of their world. Learning that is useful and meaningful will be retained.
A sense of God develops along with a childs understanding of self and discovery of order in the world. They have a natural wonder of God and His creation. In a loving atmosphere of security and trust, the school has the opportunity to show the child through carefully planned activities and experiences that he/she is special, not only in their own family, but in Gods family (the community) as well. Preschool helps the transition from home to school.
Research findings indicate that the best years of a childs learning life occur before the age of six. Their intelligence grows as much in the first four years of life as in the next thirteen. Preschool can enhance this early learning, but it is only a beginning. It is not kindergarten or first grade. We should not expect perfection without practice. It is more important to pave the way for children to want to know then to put them on a diet of facts that they are not ready to assimilate.
Each child is unique, gifted by God with his/her potential, which unfolds and develops with the proper nurturing. The goal of our preschool is to help children experience success at their own individual level of ability and development, to feel loved and respected and thus gain a positive self-image. The most important accomplishment of preschool is a happy child who is excited about life and learning, and who is eager to come to school.