Preschool

Our Preschool program provides a warm, nurturing environment where young children begin their educational journey rooted in our Catholic faith. We recognize that each child is a unique gift from God, and we are committed to fostering their growth spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our Approach

The SVdP Preschool program promotes and supports the spiritual, physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development of young children by facilitating active learning experiences. We believe each child is unique in terms of developmental level, life experience, and cultural heritage. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where all children can learn and grow. Additionally, we believe in a strong partnership between school and families to provide the optimal learning experience. At St. Vincent de Paul School, we offer 2-day, 3-day and 5-day preschool options to our families.

What We Provide

We believe young children learn best through active engagement. Our academic program includes religion, basic reading, math, social studies, and science. In our Preschool program:

Each child can experience God’s love and grow in a relationship with God;
Each child’s social and emotional development is fostered;
Language, literacy, and listening skills are developed and encouraged;
Each child is exposed to the arts and sciences (art, music, math, and science);
Each child can cultivate their fine motor skills;
Opportunities are given for the development of large motor skills;
Creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are fostered;
Self-help skills and an awareness of health, nutrition, and safety are taught;
Each child’s individuality with regard to life experiences and traditions is valued.

Our Programs

2-Day Pre-School

3-Day Pre-Kindergarten

Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
8:10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The 3-day program builds on skills learned in the 2-day program, while also focusing on Kindergarten readiness skills.
Students must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026 and independently toilet trained.

5-Day Pre-Kindergarten

Afternoons, Monday through Friday
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This program focuses on kindergarten readiness skills for those with prior preschool experience.
Students must be 4 years old by July 31, 2026 and/or entering kindergarten the following year and independently toilet trained.

New Student Registration

If you are interested in registering your child for one of our preschool programs, please contact Courtney Eden at edenc@svdpomaha.org for access to the online form and next steps.

Families interested in preschool beyond the current or next school year should complete and return the Declaration of Intent form linked below.

Returning Student Registration

Families who already have students enrolled at SVdP at other grade levels or have previously registered their child in a SVdP preschool program should log into your already created parent PowerSchool account and add your new student to your existing account or select the currently enrolled student you wish to register for preschool. Then select the Ecollect Forms link in the left navigation pane; you will be presented with the forms you need to complete and submit.  

Do not create another PowerSchool account. If you need assistance accessing your existing parent PowerSchool account, please contact Ray Bentzen at bentzenr@svdpomaha.org.

Required Documents

Upon acceptance, parents must provide specific paperwork to the school office for each child for whom enrollment is sought in order to finalize registration.

These include:

Original birth certificate. We will make a copy for our records.
Baptismal certificate
Immunization records
Check payable to SVdP in the amount of $250.00. This check will hold a spot for your child and is nonrefundable unless your child's enrollment is declined by the school.

Child Care

SVdP Child Care is available for students enrolled in one of our preschool programs for the days and times those students aren’t attending pre-school classes. Limited spots available.