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St. Anthony of Padua Lorain

Pre-School Program

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“All 3 of our children attended the St. Anthony pre-school program. We would highly recommend St. Anthony to anyone with little ones. We can’t say enough about the caring teachers and office staff. They instilled a joy for school in our kids that I don’t know they would have gotten from another program. We couldn’t have made a better choice for our children to start their education.”

— Lindsey & Omar Perez

“We can’t recommend the Little Trojan Pre-School enough. Both of our children have been fortunate enough to complete this program. The accomplishments they both were able to achieve in a faith-based learning environment were amazing. The staff have become extended family to us, and I honestly can’t thank them enough.”

— Stephanie and William Frank

“We can’t say enough good things about this pre-school, and we would absolutely recommend St. Anthony’s Little Trojans Pre-School. Choosing this program was the best decision we made for our daughter. It helped her blossom academically and made learning a joy—she was always excited and eager to go to school each day. The teacher and staff at St. Anthony’s are absolutely incredible. We are so thankful for the positive experience we had!”

— Ashley Cordova & Juan Gonzalez

Program Overview

The St. Anthony of Padua Pre-School is fully licensed by the Ohio Department of Education. Teachers and assistant teachers are certified by the State of Ohio and complete annual professional development to create a safe, clean, and caring environment for our children.

The Little Trojans Pre-School welcomes your family to our multi-generational, vibrant community that has been in partnership with the school since 1988!

Philosophy & Curriculum

Our goal is to give our students a positive educational and spiritual foundation that they can build upon in future learning. Your child will be encouraged to develop a healthy self-image and respect for others while preparing for Kindergarten using the Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum and Academic Guidelines prepared by the Diocese of Cleveland, which aligns with the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Content Standards.

Teachers foster a calm and kind classroom. Students learn school routines, cooperative play, and participate in small group activities focusing on early math and reading skills. Multi-sensory activities promote engagement and a love of learning. The Pre-School class attends enrichment classes including STEM, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish, helping students navigate the entire St. Anthony Parish campus. Families and teachers working together ensure the best chance of success and education for our children.

Technology

The Pre-School classroom is equipped with an interactive SMART Board and iPads to develop early technology skills. Pre-school students attend weekly STEM classes in our STEM lab.

Admissions & Tuition

The St. Anthony Program is designed for children ages four to five preparing for kindergarten. Students must be 4 years old by August 30th, 2026, and fully capable of independently using the bathroom and washing hands.

Schedule: Full Day (8:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

Fees:

  • $50 Application Fee per student (Only Refundable if your student is not accepted)
  • $50 Non-Refundable Annual Deposit per student (After screening & your student is accepted)

Tuition Options:

  • $750 Pay In Full — due by August 1, 2026 (receive $50 discount)

  • $800 — 10 monthly payments (August 2026 – May 2027) or $80/month via Procare (auto withdrawal, credit card or bank account required)