St. Mary Preschool 
1642 Silver Street
Ashland, NE  68003
For more information:  Preschool: 402-944-7509
Rectory Office: 402-944-3554
ashlandstmarypreschool@windstream.net
 
Purpose:  St. Mary Preschool Program is established to give children the opportunity and freedom to explore and experience the world around them, to allow them to search in wonder, and to treasure the joy of learning in a loving Christian atmosphere.
  
Primary Goals of the Program:

1. To engage children in a Christian atmosphere.
2. To create an environment that enables children to grow socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually.
3. To provide appropriate play experiences which contribute to the developmental needs of the child.
4. To recognize each child as a unique individual and to develop this uniqueness through the love of learning and playing together.
5. To develop communication and interaction skills through spoken language activities and group interaction.
6. To foster mental growth by providing the space, equipment and time to: create, investigate, experiment and find joy in discovery.
7. To protect and foster the child’s health and safety.
8. To develop self-control, self-direction and independence.

Our Preschool Prayer

Today Lord,
Open my eyes to see your goodness in all things.
Open my ears to hear the needs of others.
Open my mouth to speak words of kindness.
Open my mind to all I learn and experience.
Today Lord, be in my heart!