Established: 1989

Located in the heart of Elyria, we provide a safe, family centered and multicultural environment. We believe each child is an individual so we cater to the needs of each student.

St. Mary Preschool follows Step Up To Quality guidelines. Step Up to Quality is a five-star quality rating and improvement system that recognizes and promotes early learning and development programs. We follow the state health and safety licensing regulations. For more information please visit: earlychildhoodohio.org

Our instructional program has been developed from up-to-date research to ensure that each student is encouraged to reach his/her potential.

St. Mary Preschool strives to:

-Cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders to support the educational program.

-Design and implement educational programs and experiences that provide a high quality Catholic education for all students.

-Use research based instructional programs to set the foundational skills needed for children to become successful and independent learners.

-Provide students with sufficient time and opportunity to meet diocesan and school performance requirements and objectives measured by required state-mandated tests.

-Provide school support services that foster Catholic identity and create a safe and healthy environment for students.

We follow a diocesan approved school curriculum that is consistent with the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association.

St. Mary Preschool is a five star rated preschool with the Ohio Department of Education and accepts childcare payments through Ohio Jobs and Family Services program.