Our Qualifications

• The highest possible 5-star rating on the Kentucky All STARS
• Ranked in the top 3% of licensed Kentucky Child Care Centers
• The Oldest Early Childhood Program in Pulaski County
• Need-based full and partial scholarships

St. Patrick Preschool began in the mid-1970s, when four mothers in need of a mom's day out got together, researched curricula, and began meeting as a group. Soon, in 1975, their efforts evolved into a formal preschool for 4-year-old children. At the time, preschool was not robust in Kentucky like it is today, and these moms wanted to ensure the kids in their community had access to high-quality social, communication, and problem-solving experiences.   

Years later, when the state began its "KY ALL STARS" rating scale for early learning and care providers, St. Patrick's was the first one to join the program and got the highest star rating possible of 4 stars. Today, with a total of 5 stars now available, St. Patrick's preschool remains at this high standard. 

The preschool's philosophy, and the curriculum it has developed over the years, are play-based: through free play and experience, including in nature and on the playground, children learn math, science, problem-solving, and social/emotional skills. St. Patrick's preschool also prioritizes the arts, with a full art room, the annual "Art in the Garden" project, and daily affirmation of the children's own creative capacities. The curriculum is not Christian, but the preschool is a community ministry of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. 

To learn more, please contact preschool@stpatsomerset.org.