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    To The St. Thomas More Catholic Preschool
      • 2025-26 Applications Now Open!
    • Preschool Mission

      At St. Thomas More Catholic School, the early childhood classrooms offer an environment that encourages children to explore, question, and learn. The curriculum revolves around a child’s natural tendency to “learn through play,” allowing children to approach new concepts in a “hands-on” manner through small group learning centers.


      Each child has the opportunity to follow his or her interests within the classroom community and be recognized as a special and unique child of God. It is important that each child feels respected, loved, and valued as the focus is on the development of the whole child in all areas: spiritual, fine motor, cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and critical thinking, while learning important concepts in religion, language, literacy, math, science, music, and art.


      Program Information                       
      • School Day Hours and Options:
         · Instructional Time:  7:30am - 11:30am, 5 Days (M-F)
         · Extended Day: 11:30 am - 2:45pm, 5 Days (M-F)
         · Afterschool 2:45-5:45 pm options are available.

       Click here for the 2024-25 Preschool Tuition Fee Schedule.

      • Requirements: Students must be;
       - 3 years old by August 31st for PreK3
       - 4 years old by August 31st for the PreK4
       - Students must be potty-trained and able to manage their toileting needs with limited assistance.
      • Curriculum: The STM Preschool Program follows the Diocese of Raleigh Early Childhood Curriculum: Scope and Sequence

      • Specials Classes: All preschool students have dedicated classroom time with our art, music, PE, and Spanish teachers, as well as our school librarian.

      • Catholic Faith: Our Catholic faith is an integral part of our curriculum. Children build a strong foundation for spiritual growth as they learn prayers, Catholic traditions and values, Bible stories, songs, and observe changes in the liturgical year through daily routines, activities, visits to the chapel, and interactions with clergy, parish staff, and each other.

      • Snack/Lunch: Preschool students should bring a nutritious snack each day. If they are staying for extended day, parents need to provide a lunch from home, or order lunch through My Hot Lunchbox.
      • Attire: Preschool classes do not wear school uniforms. Children may wear comfortable clothes for working and playing but must wear sneaker shoes.

      • Calendar: Download the printable school calendar here
      • Handbook: Download the Preschool Handbook here 
      • Admissions & Registration: Click here for more information about our admissions process or to start an application.

      • Aftercare: Preschool Aftercare is available on school days from 2:45 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. Please visit the Aftercare page for more information or to register. 

      Call us for a tour today! 
      919-969-6700 

      ADDRESS:

      632 Laurel Hill Road
       Chapel Hill, N.C.  27514

      HOURS OF OPERATION:
      Regular Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
       Summer Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tues., Wed., Thurs.

    • Contact Us

      • Heather Bush
        Heather Bush
        Preschool Director
        919-969-6700
        hbushstmcsnc.org
      • Kate Shaw
        Kate Shaw
        PreK3 Teacher
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      • Suzy Pillado
        Suzy Pillado
        PreK3 Teacher
        spilladostmcsnc.org
      • Julieanne Harrington
        Julieanne Harrington
        PreK4 Teacher
        jharringtonstmcsnc.org
      • Erica Rigsbee Nastaj
        Erica Rigsbee Nastaj
        PreK4 Teacher
        enastajstmcsnc.org
      • Lisa Behm
        Lisa Behm
        PreK Assistant
        lbehmstmcsnc.org
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 A Catholic School connected with
 St. Thomas More Parish 


 
St. Thomas More Catholic School 
920 Carmichael Street
Chapel Hill, NC  27514

Lower School Phone : (919) 929-1546
Lower School Fax: (919) 929-1783
Middle School Phone: (919) 942-6257
Preschool Phone: (919) 969-6700

 

Hours of Operation

Regular Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Summer Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tues., Wed., Thurs.

 
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