St. Jude Catholic School’s preschool program is based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards while incorporating a Montessori-inspired and play-based approach to learning. In addition, our Catholic identity is integrated throughout the preschool curriculum. Preschool activities are designed and implemented to support the age-appropriate development of young children in the following areas:

• Early literacy and language

• Early math

• Fine and gross motor skills

• Social and emotional development

• Self help skills

• Spiritual development