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Preschool at ECCSS
At Elk County Catholic School System, our preschool programs are more than just a place to learn. They are a place where children grow in faith, confidence, curiosity, and kindness. Through hands-on learning, caring teachers, and a nurturing Catholic environment, we help children develop academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually while building a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Curricular Activities
What makes ECCSS different:
- STREAM activities
- Outdoor greenhouse
- Library visits
- Music
- Physical Educaiton
- Art
- Technoloy
- Field Trips
- Special visitors
- Holiday Celebrations
- Catholic Schools Week
- Service Projects
Our preschool curriculum is designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Students leave our program with academic, social, emotional, and spiritual skills they need to transition confidently into elementary school.
Programs
The Elk County Catholic School System is proud to offer preschool programs at both St. Marys Catholic Elementary School (SMCES) in St. Marys and St. Leo School (SLS) in Ridgway. While each campus has its unique traditions and community, both share the same commitment to providing a nurturing, faith-filled environment where every child is known, loved and encouraged to grow.
St. Leo School Preschool Program:
Pre-K 4 year olds 3 days a week, M, W, F 8:00am- 10:45 am
Pre-3 3 year olds 2 days a week, T & TH 8:00am- 10:30 am
SMCES Programs Preschool Include:
All-Day 4-year old Preschool Program, M-F
Half Day 4-year old Preschool Program, M, W, & F
All-Day 3 year old program, M-F
All-Day 3-year old program, T &TH
Half-Day 3 year old program, T & TH
