St. Bernardine Preschool, Woodland Hills

St. Bernardines Preschool opened its doors in August 1996. Starting out with only a couple of classrooms, the center has grown to having 9 classrooms providing services for over 100 children ages 2-5 yrs old. The center is one of the largest and most successful preschools in the LA Archdiocese. Our program is based on a philosophy that focuses on fundamental principles of the growth of children. The emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual stages of children occur in a predictable, orderly pattern. However, the time sequence of these stages is unique to each child. In addition, each child has his/her own individual style of learning. Our Christ-centered curriculum provides "hands-on" activities that develop early learning skills and encourage children to become critical thinkers, researchers, and life-long learners. Invaluable learning also takes place through social experiences that encourage problem-solving, creative thinking, cooperation and godly character development. Our activities and educators make our center an inviting place for children to form a strong foundation for school readiness and Christian character. Upon leaving, children are better able to make appropriate choices and sound decisions and have emotional security, independence, and a sense or worth through God's love.