Pre-school availability for archdiocesan schools

By Clarion Herald staff

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 three days or five days a week for 1- and 2-year-olds; “Little Hearts” half-day and full-day program for 3- and 4-year-olds offered five days. Before- and after-care available.
Private tours available by appointment.
PHONE: 269-6510
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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
PHONE: 482-3670
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.cabrinihigh.com

Christian Brothers School –
Canal Street Campus
4600 Cleveland Ave.
Pre-K4, Co-ed, Full day
PHONE: 488-4426
Private tours available by appointment
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.cbs-no.org

Holy Cross Primary
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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: holycrosstigers.com

Holy Name of Jesus
Full-day Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs
Private tours available by appointment
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 11, 4:30-7 p.m.
PHONE: 861-1466
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.hnjschool.org

Holy Rosary School
Early Childhood Program, Ages 3-5
Beginning August 2018
Montessori-based program with an emphasis on sensory integration. Accepting children with diagnosed learning differences, on the autism spectrum disorder, or developmental delays. Flexible program with individualized schedules.
OPEN HOUSE: Call for a tour
PHONE: 482-7173
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.holyrosarynola.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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: resurrectionrams.org

St. Anthony of Padua Preschool
Full-day Montessori program for ages 2 and 3
PHONE: 488-8510

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.
PHONE: 243-1888
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.smaneworleans.com

St. Peter Claver
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
Private tours by appointment.
PHONE: 822-8191
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: https://spclaver.eduk12.net

St. Pius X
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
EARLY CHILDHOOD OPEN HOUSE: Nov. 10, 9-10:30 a.m.
ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 11
(9-11 a.m.) or (6-7:30 p.m.)
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 one of the two scheduled open houses.
PHONE: 282-2811
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stpiusxnola.org

St. Stephen
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
PHONE: 891-1927
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Private tours available by appointment.
WEBSITE: www.ststephencs.org

Stuart Hall School for Boys
Boys‘ only – Full-day 3-, and 4-year-old programs.
Please call for a private tour
PHONE: 861-5384
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stuarthall.org

Ursuline Academy
Early Childhood Program: Full-day and half-day for Toddler 2- and 3-year-olds programs;
Full-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.
ELEMENTARY TOURS: Wednesdays in November at 8:30 a.m.; and every Wednesday in January at 8:30 a.m. or by appointment.
PHONE: 866-5292
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.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. 31 (5:30 p.m. promptly in church; doors open 5 p.m.)
PHONE: 394-4171
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.sasno.org

JEFFERSON PARISH
(East Bank)

Our Lady of Divine Providence, Metairie
Full-day day care for children 6 weeks to 2 years old; full-day programs for 3- and 4-year-olds.
OPEN HOUSE: Tours available by appointment.
PHONE: 466-0591
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.oldpschool.org

St. Angela Merici, Metairie
2-, 3-, and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 25, 7 p.m.
Private tours may be scheduled by phone.
PHONE: 835-8491
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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 at 9:30 a.m.
PHONE: 455-8383
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stbenilde.com

St. Catherine of Siena, Metairie
Full-day 3-year-old program
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 18  (7 p.m.)
To schedule a tour, call Maria Naccari at 831-1166, Ext. 125.
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.scsgators.org

St. Christopher, Metairie
Full-day programs offered five days a week;
Early Education Center Annex (6 weeks- PreK-2) 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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stchristopherschool.org

St. Clement of Rome, Metairie
Full-day 2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 18 (7 p.m.)
Tours available upon request.
PHONE: 888-0386
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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: Jan. 25
(9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Call for a personal tour.
PHONE: 888-6353
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.steddyschool.com

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Kenner
2-year-old or 3-year-old programs offer five full days, three full days or five half-days. Full-day 4-year-old program offered five days a week.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
PHONE: 468-3524
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.seasschool.org

St. Francis Xavier, Metairie
Full-day 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE: Nov. 14 (7-8:30 p.m.)
PHONE: 833-1471
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.slkfschool.com

St. Mary Magdalen, Metairie
Pre-K2 and pre-K3 programs offered.
Private tours available upon request.
PHONE: 733-1433
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.smmcougars.org

St. Matthew the Apostle, River Ridge
Full-day programs for 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 25.
Private day tours by appointment.
PHONE: 737-4604, ext. 300
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stphilipneri.org

St. Rita, Harahan
“Tiny Trots” programs for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 11 (5-7 p.m.)
Tours available by appointment.
PHONE: 737-0744, ext. 1000 or 738-9002
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stritaharahan.com

JEFFERSON PARISH
(West Bank)

Christ the King Parish School
2106 Deerfield Road, Terrytown
Full day 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old programs
Before and After care available
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 30 (6 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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.icschargers.org

St. Cletus, Gretna
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE: Feb. 1 from 6-8 p.m.
Private tours by appointment.
PHONE: 366-3538
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stcletuscolts.com or
www. edline.net/pages/scscolts

St. Rosalie, Harvey
“Hawks’ Haven” full-day, 6-week, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 25 (tours given 6-8 p.m.)
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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: school.vol.org

PLAQUEMINES PARISH

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Belle Chasse
Part-day and Full-day 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs.
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 28 following 10:30 a.m. Mass.
Tours available upon request.
PHONE: 394-0757
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: school.olphbc.org

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. 1 at 7 p.m.
PHONE: 271-2953
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Norco
2-year-old program offers three or five days, with full-day and half-day options; a Montessori program for ages 3-5 offers option of five full days or five half-days.
OPEN HOUSE TOURS: Feb. 7, Feb. 21 or Feb. 28
PHONE: (985) 764-9958
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.sacredheartschoolnorco.org

St. Charles Borromeo, Destrehan
Full-day 3- and 4-year-old programs
OPEN HOUSE: Parents can choose between morning or evening open houses on Feb. 1 (9 a.m. or 7 p.m.)
School tours available upon request.
PHONE: (985) 764-9232
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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. 29 (5-7 p.m.) and Jan. 30 (9 a.m.-noon)
Private tours by appointment
PHONE: (985) 652-4532
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.aolcrusaders.org

St. Joan of Arc, LaPlace
2-, 3- and 4-year-old programs offer options of five full days or three full days (parents may select the three weekdays of their choice if they choose the three-day option).
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 30
PHONE: (985) 652-6310
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.sja-school.com

St. Peter, Reserve
Daycare from 18 months to 2 years old.
PreK 3 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 guest “Ram for a Day.”
PHONE: (985) 536-4296
WEBSITE: www.stpeterreserve.org

ST. TAMMANY PARISH

Mary Queen of Peace, Mandeville
Full-day three-year-old program offered three or five days a week. Full-day four-year-old program offered five days a week. School tours available.
PHONE: (985) 674-2466
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.mqpcs.org

Our Lady of the Lake, Mandeville
Part-time 2-year-old Mother‘s Day Out Program offered 2 days/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. 3
PHONE: (985) 626-5678, ext. 134
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.ourladyofthelakeschool.org

Our Lady of Lourdes, Slidell
3-year-old program offers five full days or three full days. 4-year-old program is five full days
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 17 (9 a.m.) and Jan. 18 (7 p.m.)
PHONE: (985) 643-3230
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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). Four-year-old Pre-K program is five full days
OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 5 at 9 a.m.
School tours available by appointment.
PHONE: (985) 892-1831, ext. 4
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.acsbogalusa.org