Early Childhood

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At Holy Child Academy, our mission—aligned with the seven core goals of our school—begins in the Early Childhood Division—Toddlerhood, Nursery, and Pre-K—where joyful learning, exploration, and wonder shape every day. From the moment a child enters our vibrant hallways, they are embraced by a nurturing, loving environment where each child is truly seen and valued as an individual. Indoor and outdoor Play is the focus of the ECC, Holy Child is rooted in the innocence of a child’s wonderment.

The spark of learning and friendship ignited in these earliest years carries through their time at Holy Child and beyond. Rooted in faith and purpose, Holy Child introduces children to the foundations of spirituality, guiding their growth with compassion, care, and a sense of connection to something greater than themselves.

We deeply believe in the power of partnership with families.

In addition to curriculum nights and parent-teacher conferences, we prioritize ongoing communication and family engagement. We share daily moments through photos, provide weekly newsletters, invite families to classroom events and celebrations, and connect individually throughout the year to share meaningful updates and progress.

At Holy Child, family is more than a word—it’s a way of life. And it all begins in our Early Childhood Center.

This program is available up to five mornings a week for children who are 2 years old by October 1st.

Our Toddler Program at Holy Child Academy offers a supportive, fun, and enriching introduction to school life, centered on hands-on learning and the power of play.

Early learning concepts including colors, shapes, counting, numbers, and letters are introduced through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Weekly enrichment classes include library visits, music, movement, and daily outdoor play.
Toddlers develop vital social skills such as listening, sharing ideas, and forming friendships in a safe, nurturing environment.
Children interface with our Farm Life curriculum by visiting the chickens and collecting fresh eggs, connecting them with nature and community.
Children engage in thematic units featuring stories, sing-alongs, and creative art projects that encourage self-expression and cooperation.
A careful balance of open play and structured activities honors each child’s unique interests and developmental pace.

Our Nursery program is open to children who are 3 years old by October 1st and fully potty-trained. Each day, our students arrive ready to explore, play, learn, and build new friendships in a joyful, engaging environment.

An interdisciplinary approach integrates literacy, math, art, music, and movement into daily activities that spark curiosity and growth.

Foundational math concepts are introduced through patterns, shapes, sorting, size, and early number recognition.
Literacy skills are nurtured through storytelling, letter and sound recognition, and name writing, with a focus on uppercase letters.
Fine and gross motor skills are supported through purposeful activities that build coordination and independence.
Students participate in weekly enrichment classes including library story time, music, physical education, and daily outdoor play.
As part of our Farm Life curriculum, Nursery students visit our HCA chicken coop, connecting learning to the natural world.
Children develop essential social skills—such as sharing, turn-taking, and cooperation—through hands-on, child-centered thematic units.
Daily circle time, collaborative projects, music, and movement help strengthen communication and listening skills.
Open-ended play centers—like block building, dress-up, arts and crafts, and the transportation station—encourage creativity and imagination.

Keeping in line with the educational philosophy of Holy Child and our Toddler and Nursery programs, our Pre-K classrooms inspire curiosity, connection, and joyful learning through a blend of child-directed play, hands-on exploration, and intentional instruction. Designed for children who are 4 years old by October 1st, with half- and full-day options available five days a week, this program balances developmental growth with a strong focus on preparing for a confident transition to kindergarten.

Our Pre-K classrooms are bursting with inquisitive minds, brilliant thinkers, and an electric creativity. Skilled educators nurture imagination and curiosity, launching each child’s mind, body, and spirit toward confident readiness for kindergarten.

Thematic units encourage students to engage with new concepts in meaningful ways, integrating literature, math, science, art, and social studies.
Interactive read-alouds and shared reading help build vocabulary, listening skills, concepts of print, and a love of stories.
Phonemic awareness and phonics are strengthened through songs, rhymes, and games, supported by the research-based Fundations curriculum, which introduces letters and sounds in a print-rich environment.
Hands-on math experiences develop skills like sorting, patterning, counting, and problem-solving through games and interdisciplinary projects

Weekly enrichment classes in languages (Spanish, French, and Italian), physical education, music, and library story time broaden learning and creativity.
Open-ended play centers—including block building, arts & crafts, dramatic play, science exploration, and outdoor activities—allows a child to still be a child!

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