Our Lady of Joy Roman Catholic Preschool
Preschool in Carefree, AZ 85377
To provide quality Catholic education in a faith-filled environment, serving the community as one family in the body of Christ. We are fostering active Christians, life long learners, effective communicators, responsible citizens, and self-aware individuals.
Recognizing that the central purpose of Our Lady of Joy Parish is to become ever more deeply a Eucharistic Community, the preschool will assist young children, their families, and the entire parish community in exploring the meaning of the Eucharist, and to serve others with the love of Christ.
In pursuit of this mission, the preschool will:
- Partner with parents in the education and development of their children.
- Help children express their relationship with God in developmentally appropriate ways.
- Reinforce Catholic Christian values taught at home.
- Create an environment of hospitality where faith and its values are molded.
Our Lady of Joy Roman Catholic School is a Community Which Believes in:
- Every childs unique talents and abilities
- Always following our Lord, Jesus Christ
- Growing spiritually, academically, and socially
- Learning as a life-long process
- Engaging and welcoming environment
- Service to One Another
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Licensing Services
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Because our children are our hope and our joy, the future of the Church and society, the Church joins
with parents, the primary educators, in placing the child at the center of the educational process, which
promotes academic excellence and moral values, and fosters lifelong service.
Because each child needs the values and traditions of the community, the school will impart an
understanding of the Catholic faith, doctrine and moral perspectives, afford participation in a worshiping
faith community, and foster the responsibility for service.
Because each child is part of the Church and society beyond the school and home, the school will support
and foster participation in the parish, the Diocese and the larger world community.
Because each child needs examples, in the school and in the home, teachers and parents must model their
faith.
Because each child must be able to make informed decisions and to live according to Christian principles,
the school must encourage self-discipline, self-respect and respect for others, and growth in learning to
deal with issues in a real world.
Because each child needs a strong and caring environment for learning, the school, like the home, must be
supportive yet not smothering, loving yet disciplined, encouraging yet challenging.
Because each child needs knowledge and skills for today’s and tomorrow’s world, the school will provide
opportunity and high expectations for learning and will develop the potential of each child spiritually,
academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
