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If you are interested in learning more about our full-time preschool program or would like to schedule a tour of our school please contact our Director of Development, Amanda Koerner, by calling 717-766-2564 or by email at akoerner@stjoesmech.org.

Our full-time preschool program serves children who have turned three or four years old by September 1. All children must be potty-trained prior to the start of school. 

Saint Joseph School preschool provides children with a strong faith-filled, academic and social foundation. Each class is taught by a teacher and a teacher aide. Class sizes will be limited according to PA state and Diocesan guidelines.

Each child will have the opportunity to build self-esteem and confidence in an environment that is developmentally appropriate and focuses on the whole child – body, mind and spirit. Learning opportunities will include social and play skills, learning readiness, and motor development, as well as participation in music, physical education, and technology. We recognize that as parents you are your child’s first teacher. We want to assist you in your endeavor to give your child a Catholic educational experience that resounds with the love of God.

Preschool 3 (3 and 4 year olds) - Students must turn 3 by September 1st and be potty-trained
Preschool 4 (4 and 5 year olds) - Students must turn 4 by September 1st and be potty-trained

Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00

Drop off 7:30-8:00
Extended Day Program (EDP) 3:00-5:30 *additional charge* 

Does Saint Joseph School offer preschool during the summer?

• Our preschool program follows our school year calendar and is not available during summer or school holidays and closures

• Yes students do have nap time in the afternoon. We provide a rest mat and ask that students bring an indoor sleeping bag or small blanket.

• Students will have snack time and can either pack lunch or purchase lunch from the cafeteria.

Once we have determined how many seats are filled by siblings of current SJS students, children of Saint Joseph, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Saint Katharine Drexel parishioners will be given preference before non-parishioners in the order of acceptance. Once our classes reach capacity, we will establish a waiting list.