Preschool & Kindergarten

When your child joins St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy's Preschool or Kindergarten class, they become part of an established setting for learning and academic excellence at the top private school in Chicago. Our preschool and kindergarten classrooms are an integral part of the Academy's community and considered an important part of the learning continuum. The school atmosphere ignites a love of learning.

The Harris Family has 2 daughters attending preschool at St. Stan's. Here is why parents love sending their children to St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy:

"We are so impressed with St Stan's! My two girls LOVE going to school everyday and the teachers are amazing!!! They go above and beyond for these students daily and my girls are thriving here. We were very uncertain where to send our girls before coming to St Stan's, but we can honestly say we made the best decision ever. The girls come back daily with new songs, prayers and things they learned. We are so thankful for everyone at St Stan's for taking all the additional protocols to allow for in-person learning to happen safely. I would recommend this school to anyone looking. We love it here!"

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When your child joins Preschool and Kindergarten at St Stan's they are becoming part of our St. Stan's Family. Your child will learn to: cooperate with others, learn to share, improve physical skills, gain confidence, become a great reader, solve math problems, be creative, learn about God’s love, make new friends, enjoy school.

Moreover, your child's daily curriculum will include leadership-building activities as part of our nationally-acclaimed award winning Leader in Me Lighthouse program. What does this mean for your child? This certification means that St. Stan's is nationally recognized for producing outstanding results in students by teaching leadership principles through direct daily lessons and integrated approaches in all of our activities. Leadership is part of our daily curriculum since day one of preschool!

Here's some more information about why St Stan's is the best choice for your child's preschool and kindergarten education:

• Mandarin & Spanish taught to all presschoolers.
• Classroom environment is inviting, colorful, and clean.
• Student-to-teacher ratio allows for individual attention when needed.
• Open communication exists between teacher and parents. 
• Principal and teacher are available via phone, email and in-person meetings.
• Classroom is set up for a wide range of activities that support learning.
• Daily schedule allows for activity, learning, play and quiet time.
• Early childhood program is part of an established setting for learning and not just an “add-on.”
• Children have access to enrichment programs such as computer, music, gym, art.
• Social/emotional learning (recognizing and managing emotions, developing care and concern for others, establishing positive relationships, making responsible decisions, and handling challenging situations) is as important as academics. 
• Building and classrooms are modern, safe and secure; a system is in place for supervision at all times.
• Community is family oriented and encourages parents to be involved.
• Students are welcomed into a community of faith, and children begin learning about character building and caring for others.
• The preschool curriculum is aligned with Illinois’ Early Learning Standards.
• Seamless plan in place for transition into Kindergarten and first grade.
• Preschool program has undergone an evaluation process and is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Teachers are state certified with bachelor’s degrees (some have Masters degrees); they are warm, friendly and participate in ongoing training.
• Preschool program is flexible enough to meet your family’s scheduling and financial needs.
• The school is filled with quality faculty who bring a commitment to academic excellence.
• The school atmosphere ignites a love of learning.
• The school culture is welcoming and supportive.