Preschool hours are from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from August through May. The days of operation are Monday through Thursday. We are closed on Friday.
We follow the AISD school calendar loosely. If AISD schools are canceled or delayed due to weather or any other reason, St. Catherine's Preschool will remain closed for the entire day. We will also follow the CDC guidelines for Childcare Programs.
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 year will be August 24, 2026.
Two-Year-Old
| 8:55-9:10 | Arrival | Table Time activities, small group learning |
| 9:15-10:00 | Outdoor Active Time | Teacher-led and child-led active play using small and large muscles. |
| 10:00-10:30 | Snack | Snack provided by the parent |
| 10:30-11:15 | Free Choice Play-Based Learning | Dramatic Play, Blocks and Building, Math, Literacy, Sensory, Art, Library, Puzzles |
| 11:15-11:30 | Class Learning Activity | Large group activity |
| 11:30-12:00 | Lunch | Lunch provided by the parent |
| 12:00-12:45 | Outside Active Time | Teacher-led and child-led active play using small and large muscles. |
| 12:45-12:55 | Story and Class Meeting | Story and large group activity |
| 12:55-1:05 | Dismissal |
| *Music and movement is once a week for 2-year-old children to include singing, dancing and movement to music. |
| The Texas Two-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines are consulted when writing activity plans, ensuring high-quality learning experiences to support children's growth. |
| 8:55-9:15 | Arrival | Table Time activities, small group learning |
| 9:15-9:30 | Morning Meeting and Story | Large/Small Group Learning and Story |
| 9:30-10:00 | Snack | Snack provided by the parent |
| 10:00-11:00 | Outdoor Active Time | Teacher-led and child-led active play using small and large muscles. |
| 11:00-12:15 | Free Choice Play-Based Learning | Literacy, Math, Writing, Discovery, Manipulatives, Puzzles & Games, Library, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Sensory, Art |
| 12:15-12:45 | Lunch | Lunch provided by the parent |
| 12:45-12:55 | Circle Time | Story, Songs, Fingerplays |
| 12:55-1:05 | Dismissal | |
| *Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is once a week for three-year-old children. | ||
| *Music and movement is once a week for 3-year-old children to include singing, dancing and movement to music. | ||
| The Texas Three-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines are consulted when writing activity plans, ensuring high-quality learning experiences to support children's growth. | ||
| 8:55-9:30 | Arrival Morning Meeting | Sign in, put away belongings, choose a Table Time activity Morning Meeting and Calendar |
| 9:30-10:00 | Story and Snack | Story and snack provided by the parent |
| 10:00-11:00 | Free Choice Play-Based Learning | Literacy, Math, Writing, Discovery, Manipulatives, Puzzles & Games, Library, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Sensory, Art |
| 11:00-12:00 | Outdoor Active Time | Teacher-led and child-led active play using small and large muscles. |
| 12:00-12:40 | Lunch and Mystery Bag | Mystery Bag and Lunch provided by the parent |
| 12:40-12:55 | Story and Dismissal Meeting | Closing story and meeting |
| 12:55-1:05 | Dismissal | |
| *Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is once a week for Pre-K children. | ||
| *Music and movement is once a week for 4 and 5-year-old children to include singing, dancing and movement to music. | ||
| The TEA Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines are consulted when writing activity plans, ensuring high-quality learning experiences to support children's growth. | ||