PreKindergarten
Philosophy
St. Michael Prekindergarten curriculum is aligned to the State of Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards using the framework of D.I.G.. Develop. Inspire. Grow., also used by the Diocese of Columbus. The D.I.G. curriculum is a comprehensive, hands-on, and developmentally-appropriate program that uses the Letter People phonics puppets; Dr. Jean Feldman’s cheers, chants, active movements; and interactive Math, Science, and Social Studies with a balance between instructional skills and play. This program helps educators create high-quality programs that meet the unique needs of the children and families they serve. In an atmosphere where the practice of virtue and of independence are promoted, our program is designed to guide the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional development of the child. St. Michael’s drive towards academic excellence will help children be ready for Kindergarten by the end of the term
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The St. Michael PreKindergarten utilizes the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This religious education program takes place in a special room called an Atrium. In the Atrium a child is given the opportunity to develop the spiritual potential that every child has for God. In the Atrium children are given the opportunity to fall in love with God through encountering Jesus the Good Shepherd with different hands on experiences of our faith.
Staff:
PreKindergarten Director/Lead Teacher: Mrs. Wells
PreKindergarten Lead Teachers: Mrs. Yglesias, Mrs. Jamieson
PreKindergarten Assistants: Mrs. Zelinski, Mrs. Bean,
Mrs. Rankin, Mrs. Rechnitzer
Before care: Mrs. Zelinski
Aftercare Lead: Mrs. Kapps
Aftercare Assistant: Mrs. Bean
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Sister Teresa Paul, Mrs. Huston, Mrs. Wells
Art: Miss Schwab
Questions? Call 614.885.3149 option 8
We invite you to begin the next step toward your child’s growth in academic and
moral excellence by applying to St. Michael PreKindergarten.
Applications will be taken on a first come first served basis with the parish families and those families with children already in the school taking precedence. When classes are full, waiting lists will be formed and vacancies will be filled with the following priorities:
1. A family already in the school
2. Participating parish family members
3. Any non-participating parish members
4. Members from other parishes
5. Non-Catholic families
How to Apply Online
We encourage families to apply online as it simplifies submission.
1. Complete Online Registration
Please complete this Online Registration Form and email it to prekdirector@
- A non-refundable fee of $100 must be submitted with each Registration Form in a check made out to St. Michael Preschool, this will hold your child’s spot. You may mail the check to 64 E Selby Blvd: Attention Prekindergarten Worthington OH 43085
- After submitting the Registration Form via email, you will be emailed by our Prekindergarten Director about whether your child has been accepted or put on a waitlist for our program.
2. After the Prekindergarten director contacts you, please complete the Student Information Form that will be sent to you via email.
3. Have your doctor and dentist fax a recent medical assessment and Immunization form to the Prekindergarten with the fax number 614-885-1249 Attention Preschool
4. Complete the Emergency Medical Authorization form (fillable online) and email to prekdirector@
We appreciate your interest and hope to assist you any way we can. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at 614-885-3149 option 8 .
St. Michael Prekindergarten Forms
Tuition listed is for the 2023-2024 School Year. The school year is for 175 days from August through May.
Class Registering:
- 5 Full Day Pre-Kindergarten: 7:45 to 3:00 $6317
- 5 Morning Pre-Kindergarten, M-F : 7:45 to 10:30 $3159
- 3 Full Day Pre-Kindergarten, M,W,F: 7:45 to 3:00 $5150
- 3 Morning Pre-Kindergarten M,W,F: 7:45 to 10:30 $2575
Before Care and After Care:
Before care: (available for 5, 3, or 2 full day and morning classes only)
- Before Care: 7 to 7:45 a.m. cost $618
After care: (available for 5, 3, or 2 full day and afternoon classes only)
- Available until 5:30 p.m. cost $2576
St. Michael School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.