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The following is a list of programs for 3-year-olds in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, as reported to the Clarion Herald. Programs for even younger children are also listed, where applicable. In addition to the listed open house dates, schools offer pre-scheduled tours and/or tours by appointment. Contact the school office for each school’s visitation policy and availability of before- and after-care.
Orleans Parish (East Bank)
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Girls only; “Little Hearts” half day and full day offered five days a week for ages 1-3. Before- and after-care available. Private tours available by appointment.
PHONE: 269-6509
E-MAIL: emelancon@ashrosary.org
WEBSITE: www.ashrosary.org
(go to Admission/ Little Hearts Program)
Cabrini High School
Full-day “Crescent Cradle” preschool for ages 6 weeks through 3 years
OPEN HOUSE: Tours for prospective parents by appointment Tuesday through Thursday at 2 p.m. Slots fill quickly.
PHONE: 482-3670
E-MAIL: ajasmin@cabrinihigh.com
WEBSITE: www.cabrinihigh.com
Christian Brothers School –
Canal Street Campus
4600 Canal Street | Pre-K4, Co-ed, Full day
PHONE: 488-4426
Private tours available by appointment
E-MAIL: school@cbs-no.org
WEBSITE: www.cbs-no.org
Holy Cross School
5601 Elysian Fields Ave.
Pre-K4 program for 4-year-olds offers a project-inspired environment which provides a variety of opportunities for students to explore and discover the world around them. Tuesday tours by appointment.
Phone: 942-1850
E-MAIL: tguillot@holycrosstigers.com
WEBSITE: holycrosstigers.com
Holy Name of Jesus
Full-day pre-K3 and pre-K4 programs
Private tours available by appointment
PHONE: 861-1466
E-MAIL: mbayer@hnjschool.org
WEBSITE: www.hnjschool.org
Resurrection of Our Lord
Pre-K programs for 3- and 4-year-olds. Full day, five days a week. Private tours available by appointment.
PHONE: 243-2257
E-MAIL: resurrection@roolschool.org
WEBSITE: resurrectionrams.org
St. Anthony of Padua PreSchool
Full-day Montessori program for ages 2 and 3
Private tours available by appointment
PHONE: 488-8510
E-MAIL: stanthonyofpaduapreschool@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.sapparish.org
St. Dominic
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE TOURS: Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 (9 a.m.) Private tours by appointment.
PHONE: 482-4123
E-MAIL: akay@stdominicnola.org
WEBSITE: stdominicnola.org
St. Mary’s Academy
Full-day programs for ages 3-4 (7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.); Extended day available – morning care (7:05-7:30 a.m.) and after care (2:45-5 p.m.) for an additional fee. Private tours by appointment via the Office of Admissions.
PHONE: 245-0200, ext. 119
E-MAIL: tmasseyhaynes@stmarysno.org
WEBSITE: www.smaneworleans.com
St. Pius X
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
Visit the website to sign up for private tours, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. The admission process at St. Pius X begins with family’s attendance at open house.
PHONE: 282-2811
E-MAIL: dmacnamara@spxno.org
WEBSITE: www.stpiusxnola.org
St. Stephen
2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs
PHONE: 891-1927
E-MAIL: RKendrick@sscschool.org
Private tours available by appointment.
WEBSITE: www.ststephencs.org
Stuart Hall School for Boys
All Boys – pre-K3 (full and half-day options; and pre-K4 (full day program).
Private tours available by appointment.
PHONE: 861-5384
E-MAIL: admissions@stuarthall.org
WEBSITE: www.stuarthall.org
Ursuline Academy
Early Childhood Program: 1-year-old through kindergarten. Full-day and half-day for Toddler 1 through 3-year-olds programs; full-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Private Elementary Tours in January by appointment.
PHONE: 866-5292
E-MAIL: admissions@uanola.org
WEBSITE: go.uanola.org
Orleans Parish (West Bank)
St. Andrew the Apostle, Algiers
Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence. Early childhood programs: Full-day pre-K for 8-week-, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. Entire school composed of 8-week-olds to 7th grade. Call for a private tour.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 29 (5:30-6:30 p.m.)
PHONE: 394-4171
E-MAIL: info@sasno.org
WEBSITE: www.sasno.org
Jefferson Parish (East Bank)
St. Angela Merici, Metairie
2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs
Private tours may be scheduled by phone.
PHONE: 835-8491
E-MAIL: pbennett@stangelaschool.org
WEBSITE: www.stangelaschool.org
St. Ann, Metairie
2-year-old and 3-year-old programs offer options of five full days, three full days or three half days. Full day 4-year-old program offered three or five days a week.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 8 (7:30 p.m.) Plus, tours every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
PHONE: 455-8383
E-MAIL: stann@stannschool.org
WEBSITE: www.stannschool.org
St. Benilde, Metairie
Full-day programs for children starting at 6 weeks. Personal tours by appointment.
PHONE: 833-9894
E-MAIL: Micki Andry at mandry@stbenilde.com
WEBSITE: www.stbenilde.com
St. Catherine of Siena, Metairie
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs (8:30 a.m.-2:40 p.m.) with additional fees for before- and after-care
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 23 (7 p.m.)
Tours scheduled by appointment.
PHONE: 831-1166
E-MAIL: kdavidson@scsgators.org
WEBSITE: www.scsgators.org
St. Christopher, Metairie
Full-day programs offered five days a week; Early Education Center Annex (6 weeks-pre-K2) open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 3- and 4-year-old programs (8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.) with additional fees for before- and after-care. Open door policy to visit; call the school.
PHONE: 837-6871
E-MAIL: arnochrist@archdiocese-no.org
WEBSITE: www.stchristopherschool.org
St. Clement of Rome, Metairie
Full-day 2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs
Tours available upon request.
PHONE: 888-0386
E-MAIL: hroussel@scrschool.org
WEBSITE: www.scrschool.org
St. Edward the Confessor, Metairie
LA Type 1 pre-K1 & pre-K2 open year-round.
Full day 1- ,2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE: Nov. 21 (9 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Call for a personal tour.
PHONE: 888-6353
E-MAIL: stedschool@steddy.org
WEBSITE: www.steddyschool.com
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Kenner
1-, 2- or 3-year-old programs offer three full days or five full days. Full-day 4-year-old program offered five days a week. Private tours available.
PHONE: 468-3524
E-MAIL: elizabeth@arch-no.org
WEBSITE: www.seasschool.org
St. Francis Xavier, Metairie
Full-day 2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE: Nov. 12 (7-8:30 p.m.)
PHONE: 833-1471
E-MAIL: jwelty@stfrancisxavier.com
WEBSITE: www.stfrancisxavier.com
St. Louis King of France, Metairie
Full-day programs for ages 6 weeks and up
Please call for private tours.
PHONE: 833-8224
E-MAIL: info@slkfschool.com
WEBSITE: www.slkfschool.com
St. Mary Magdalen, Metairie
Pre-K2 and pre-K3 programs offered.
Private tours available upon request.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 28 (6 p.m.)
PHONE: 733-1433
E-MAIL: principal@smmcougars.org
WEBSITE: www.smmcougars.org
St. Matthew the Apostle,
River Ridge
Programs for “Little Crusaders” (6 weeks, 1- and 2-year-olds) are offered either for 10 months/year or 12 months/year. The pre-K3 and pre-K4 programs are full day school days.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 15 (5:30-7 p.m.)
Private day tours by appointment.
PHONE: 737-4604, ext. 300
E-MAIL: bonurat@smaschool.net
WEBSITE: www.smaschool.net
St. Philip Neri, Metairie
Programs available for ages 6 weeks and up. For more information or to book a private tour, please call.
PHONE: 887-5600
E-MAIL: rhill@stphilipneri.org
WEBSITE: www.stphilipneri.org
St. Rita, Harahan
“Tiny Trots” programs for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 16 (5-7 p.m.)
Tours available by appointment.
PHONE: 737-0744, ext. 1000
E-MAIL: mdaniel@stritaharahan.com
WEBSITE: www.stritaharahan.com
Jefferson Parish(West Bank)
Christ the King Parish School
2106 Deerfield Road, Terrytown
Programs available for 1 year and up.
Before- and after-care available
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 28 (7:30 p.m.)
Private tours available
PHONE: 367-3601
WEBSITE: www.ctkparishschool.org
Immaculate Conception, Marrero
Guardian Angels Early Learning Center at Immaculate Conception School. Full-day programs for Nursery, 1-, 2- and 3-year-olds. Private tours available by appointment.
PHONE: 347-4409
E-MAIL: r.rawle@icschargers.org
WEBSITE: www.icschargers.org
St. Cletus, Gretna
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 30 from 6-8 p.m.
Private tours by appointment.
PHONE: 366-3538
E-MAIL: jgrabert@stcletuscolts.com
WEBSITE: www.stcletuscolts.com or www.plusportals.com/stcletus
St. Rosalie, Harvey
“Hawks’ Haven” full-day, 6-week, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs. Campus tours given daily by appointment.
PHONE: 341-4342
WEBSITE: www.strosalieschool.org
Visitation of Our Lady, Marrero
Full-day 2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs.
Private tours available upon request.
PHONE: 347-3377
E-MAIL: volschool@vol.org
WEBSITE: school.vol.org
Plaquemines Parish
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Belle Chasse
“Hornet’s Nest” Full day 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 26 following 10:30 a.m. Mass. Tours available upon request.
PHONE: 394-0757
E-MAIL: info@olphbc.org
WEBSITE: school.olphbc.org/nest
St. Bernard Parish
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette
Part- and full-day 3-year-old programs; full-day 4-year-old program
OPEN HOUSE: Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
PHONE: 271-2953
E-MAIL: aaccomando@olpsschool.org
WEBSITE: www.olpsschool.org
St. Charles Parish
Holy Family Parish, Luling
Half-day pre-school in the parish center for children ages 2-4. Before- and after-care additional. Tours available upon request.
PHONE: (985) 785-9244
WEBSITE: Please visit the “Holy Family Pre-School” Facebook page
St. Charles Borromeo, Destrehan
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
School tours available upon request.
PHONE: (985) 764-9232
E-MAIL: rtully@scbhumilitas.org
WEBSITE: school.scbhumilitas.org
St. John the Baptist Parish
Ascension of Our Lord, LaPlace
“Little Crusaders” programs for 2- and 3-year-olds offered three or five full days. 4-year-old program offered for five full days.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 27 (5-7 p.m.) and Jan. 28 (9 a.m.-noon)
Private tours by appointment
PHONE: (985) 652-4532
E-MAIL: office@aolcrusaders.org
WEBSITE: www.aolcrusaders.org
St. Joan of Arc, LaPlace
2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs offer options of three full days (M, W, F) or five full days.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 22 (6-7 p.m.)
PHONE: (985) 652-6310
E-MAIL: e.vicknair@sja-school.com
WEBSITE: www.sja-school.com
St. Peter, Reserve
Daycare from 18 months to 2 years old. Pre-K3 and 4-year-old classes. Three- and five-day options available. Summer care available. Call for a private tour or schedule your child to be a “Ram for a Day.”
PHONE: (985) 536-4296
WEBSITE: www.stpeterreserve.org
St.Tammany Parish
Mary Queen of Peace, Mandeville
Full-day 3-year-old program offered three or five days a week. Full-day 4-year-old program offered five days a week. School tours available.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 9 (6 p.m.)
PHONE: (985) 674-2466
E-MAIL: sskansi@maryqueenofpeace.org
WEBSITE: www.mqpcs.org
Our Lady of the Lake “Little Cardinals,” Mandeville
Part-time 2-year-old Mother‘s Day Out program offered 2 days a week. Full-day 3-year-old program offered two, three or five days a week. Full-day 4-year-old program offered five days a week.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 8 (6 p.m.)
School tours available by appointment.
PHONE: (985) 626-5678, ext. 134
E-MAIL: pjohnson@ourladyofthelakeschool.org
WEBSITE: www.ourladyofthelakeschool.org
Our Lady of Lourdes, Slidell
“Baby Knights” offers five full days or three full days. Nursery, 1s, 2s and pre-K3.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 16 (7 p.m.)
PHONE: (985) 649-4420
E-MAIL: ecdc@ollourdes.org
WEBSITE: ollonline.com
St. Margaret Mary, Slidell
Mother’s Day Out for 2-year-olds (T, Th)
Full-day or partial-day programs
Pre-K3 and 4-year-olds
PHONE: (985) 643-4612
WEBSITE: saintmm.org
St. Peter, Covington
Key Cottage for 3-year-olds offers five full days, three full days (M, W, F) or two full days (T, Th). 4-year-old pre-K program is five full days.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 10 at 9 a.m.
School tours available by appointment.
PHONE: (985) 892-1831, ext. 4
E-MAIL: tmontour@stpetercov.org
WEBSITE: www.stpetercov.org
Washington Parish
Annunciation, Bogalusa
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
Tours available upon request.
PHONE: (985) 735-6643
E-MAIL: annunciationsch@archdiocese-no.org
WEBSITE: www.acsbogalusa.org