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Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool

 

We provide an educational experience that honors differences and focuses on strength and goodness.

 

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Enrollment

Interested in an exceptional preschool education for your child? Our preschool is the right decision!

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Curriculum

Our curriculum is a harmonious blend of faith-driven values and fun academic exploration. A curriculum where science, math, reading, and writing coexist with spiritual growth, all while nurturing creativity at every turn.

Programs

Learn more about our programs, each thoughtfully designed from feedback by parents and educators.  We prioritize what families truly need.

About Us

Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool, in partnership with parents and with the loving support of our parish community, offers a Christ-centered early learning environment.

Since no two children learn in the same way, we offer multiple pathways for social, academic, and spiritual development. We provide an educational experience that honors differences and focuses on the Gospel values of love, justice, peace, and service.

We strive to educate the whole child.

Come Visit Us

 

Come in to visit our school, see the classrooms, and meet the teachers. Individual tours are by appointment only.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 am – 1:00pm

 

Come take a tour of the school and meet some
teachers. The school entrance is at the back of
the building across from the playground.
If you are unable to make the open house
dates, contact us to schedule a tour and
receive more information.

Our Pre-School

Our Family

Our Community

Children are encouraged to make choices, develop their talents, and understand the role God plays in the world around them. We strive to educate the whole child. Children will be free to play, explore, and imagine in the course of a child-oriented day.

Our child-focused, faith-centered, family sensitive preschool, seeks to develop a loving relationship with God and all those around us with love, justice, peace, and service.

All Are welcome!

 

Curriculum

Religion

Rooted in Faith: Spiritual growth goes hand in hand with academic learning. We embrace a faith-filled journey, instilling values, compassion, and a sense of purpose in every child.

Reading/Writing

Unlock a World of Words: An introduction into the enchanting realms of storytelling and self-expression. We cultivate a love for reading and writing, laying the foundation for lifelong literary adventures.

Math/Science

Discover and Decode: Unveil the mysteries of numbers and the wonders of the world around us. Our approach to math and science nurtures curious minds, encouraging hands-on exploration and critical thinking.

Art

Colors, Creativity, and Beyond: Unleash your child’s inner artist! Our art program encourages imaginative play, self-expression, and the joy of creation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool an excellent choice for my family?
  • Catholic Identity
  • Mission Driven
  • Master degreed Director Certified and degreed teachers
  • Closely follows the Diocese of Joliet and the District 205 Calendars
  • Supports District 205, Diocese of Joliet as well as Illinois state standards for early childhood curriculum
  • Balanced play-based program of academics, religion, arts, sports, music, and foreign language
  • Meets Religious Education requirements
  • Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
  • Adult/child ratio: 2/20
How many days a week should I send my child to school?

 How many days you choose to enroll your child depends on many personal factors.

 First, we look at the age and maturity to determine what they can handle.  Then we assess how the class schedule fits into your family’s needs.

 We will do our best to accommodate all requests and work with you to do what is best for your child.

What are the hours and days of the school programs?

Preschool hours are 8:15-11:45 with the option of a 2, 3, or 5 day program.

What will my child learn? How will I know?

 We use both Creative Curriculum and Multiple Intelligence Curriculum, each week engaging the seven natural intelligences, strengthening them in each of our children.

 The weekly objectives will be detailed in lesson plans that will be posted on the hall bulletin board.  You will receive an Early Childhood Assessment two times a year. 

 We will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences twice a year, when you can view your child’s portfolio and formally visit with the teacher.

Will my child have fun?

 We believe that children learn through play.

 Our curriculum will be built on activities that foster children’s curiosity about the world around them.

 What better way to learn than to have fun?  We love to laugh – and so do our children!

What’s happening in our school

Every day at MQH Preschool is full of fun and learning! Here’s a glimpse of what our students are up to:

  • Hands-on Activities: Engaging in creative, interactive lessons.
  • Art and Music: Exploring their imaginations through crafts and music.
  • Outdoor Play: Learning about nature and fun on the playground.
  • Community Events: Join us for family days, holiday celebrations, and more!
  • Building Friendships: Developing social skills and strong friendships.

Stay connected with all the exciting things happening at MQH Preschool!

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What Our Families Are Saying

The Campbell Durkin Family

Mary Queen of Heaven preschool has everything you could ask for – caring and committed staff, rooms and toys that are joyful and carefully put together to support learning and fun, wonderful communication about school events and ways to get involved, and a community that truly loves children and wants to nurture and equip them to be the very best little people they can be.  From the moment you enter the preschool, you can feel this is a place where a love of learning, and a love of all people, brightly shines.

The Hagan Family

We cannot thank MQH Preschool enough for the wonderful experience they have given our son (and our whole family) during his first school experience.

We transferred him into MQH this Fall after 2 months of not having the best experience with a different 2s program, so to see the immense difference in the care and nurturing that his teachers and all of the staff at MQH have provided from day 1 has been beyond comforting.

We truly felt welcomed into the Mary Queen community from the start and have been so happy with the learning opportunities, special activities, and communication that our son and our family have gotten, and the friendships developed throughout this year. We feel so fortunate to have found such a great, supportive place for our children to begin their schooling experience!

Alex and Debbie

We feel so grateful and blessed for the last three years our son has attended MQH preschool. All the teachers and staff were immediately welcoming and their dedication, care and concern for every child became quickly apparent.

We appreciated the weekly classroom recaps and open lines of communication. The teachers and staff were true partners in helping our son develop and thrive in a wonderful positive environment where he genuinely loved going day after day. Not only did they prepare him academically for kindergarten, but also focused on the social and emotional skills needed for future success. We wholeheartedly recommend MQH preschool.

The Behr Family

Mary Queen of Heaven has been the ideal place for our children to start their school years.The environment is a welcoming one fostering a tight knit community and a truly happy place to walk into every day. The teachers and staff are so kind, caring, and attentive to our children. They create a warm and rich environment for the kids, celebrating their wins and encouraging their personalities to shine.

Our children have grown so much at MQH and we are so thankful for that. We feel very lucky to have MQH in our lives!”

The Springate Family

The curriculum is a wonderful balance of learning academics and faith through play, along with building a foundation of classroom confidence.

My once shy three-year-old now begs to go to school every day, even when class is not in session. As a family, we’re able to join in to help with school activities, game nights, and service projects. The teachers are engaged and enthused in creating a warm, nurturing, and educational environment – it’s surely a place for children to thrive. Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool isn’t just a preschool, it’s a joyful community, and we feel lucky to be a part of it.