Mission
The mission of Holy Cross Catholic Preschool and Center is to witness God’s love through a structured, nurturing environment of Catholic faith and academic preparedness.
Vision
Grounded in the Gospel values of justice, mercy, and love, we provide high-quality early childhood education while fostering a culture of lifelong learning for the broader community. By empowering both students and families, we build a lasting foundation of faith, literacy, and success.
Philosophy
At Holy Cross Catholic Preschool and Center, we are joyfully committed to forming hearts, minds, and spirits through exceptional early childhood education rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church.We honor each child as a beloved gift from God, created with inherent goodness and limitless potential. We intentionally nurture the whole child—spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially-emotionally—within a community built on love, dignity, and respect.
Guided by research-based and developmentally appropriate practices, we provide a nurturing, structured environment where intentional teaching and joyful learning go hand-in-hand.
Through purposeful teaching, strong relationships, and daily faith experiences, we cultivate a foundation of faith, curiosity, and character—preparing each child developmentally and academically, ready to positively impact the world around them.
Objectives
- Uphold the mission of the Catholic Church by providing a Christ-centered environment where each child’s spiritual development is nurtured through daily prayer, intentional faith formation, actively living the Gospel values daily.
- Celebrate and support all learning styles by implementing research-based practices that prioritize hands-on, experiential, and sensorial learning to individualize instruction and meet each child's unique needs.
- Foster healthy social-emotional growth through intentional guidance and relationship-building, nurturing classroom cultures where every child feels seen and valued.
- Partner with families as the primary educators of their children, upholding safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments that honor the diversity of cultures within our community.
- Cultivate a spirit of belonging and a foundation of good citizenship by celebrating our shared values, honoring our country through daily traditions, and encouraging a heart for service to others.
- Provide high-quality care and education from Infancy through Pre-Kindergarten, ensuring a seamless continuum of development that prepares students to exceed kindergarten expectations and thrive academically in the future.
