Pride and Joy teachers are State Certified.

Pride and Joy Preschool was established in 1982 by St. Pius X Parish to provide an opportunity for young children from the parish and community to participate in a half-day educational program during the week.  Pride  & Joy is State licensed, non-profit and uses several rooms in the church educational building.  There are no racial or religious restrictions.

Our Mission

Welcome to Pride and Joy Preschool.  It is one of the ways St. Pius X Parish seeks to serve the Parish and community in which we live.  We welcome children and parents without regard to religious affiliation, family structure, or race.

Pride and Joy Preschool provides a loving, Catholic Christian atmosphere where children can grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, developmentally, and physically.  We provide a learning experience rich in experiences and hands-on materials utilizing a discovery and exploratory approach to the leaning process.

The Daily Routine

The children will have instructional time at the beginning of each class session and again before snack time.  Instructional times may consist of the follow activities:

Familiarizing calendar numbers and dates; Familiarizing the days of the week and their sequence; Introduction to the ABC's and their sounds; Sign Language; Literacy Skills; Finger-plays/songs: Bible stories and prayer; Introduction to room routines and responsibilities; Problems solving sessions

The following materials and activities which we consider basic to young children; learning through play:

Parent participation is very important to us at  Pride and Joy.  Throughout the year  parents and family members are invited to become involved.  Parents have special day with the children (Moms Ice Cream Social, Dad and preschooler Bumper Bowling) and can be involved daily by cooking with the children, reading stories, planning parties, and helping with the Library.

Themes & Activities