St. Mary's Catholic Christian Preschool opens in the fall
St. Mary’s Catholic Church announces its launch of St. Mary’s Catholic Christian Preschool, which will open in time for the 2019-20 school year. The first class is held on Sept. 4.
Katie Hohenbrink is the interim director of the preschool. The church is currently accepting applications for a head teacher and teacher’s aide positions. Contact Hohenbrink at 419-236-5372 or call St. Mary’s Church at 419-358-8631.
Three open houses are planned to introduce families to the preschool:
• Saturday, April 13, following the church 4 p.m. mass
• Sunday, April 14, following the church 10 a.m. mass
• Tuesday, April 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The preschool will be in the church at 160 S. Spring St.
“We are a Christian faith-based preschool serving children ages 3 to 5,” said Hohenbrink. “We strive to help your child grew spiritually, academically, socially and physically.”
Four class choices include:
• 3-year-old morning class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 to 11:15 a.m.
• 3-year-old afternoon class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
In the 3-year-old classes, children must be 3 by Aug. 1, 2019, and fully potty-trained.
• 4-5-year-old morning class, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:15 to 11:15 a.m.
• 4-5-year-old afternoon class, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Attached to this story is an application form with frequently asked questions. The attachment also includes the preschool fee structure.
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