American Martyrs Preschool, Manhattan Beach

American Martyrs Preschool is a Catholic preschool based on faith, hope and love: faith in Jesus, hope for the future and love of all that God has created. We believe that trusting relationships, mutual respect and communication are critical aspects of a young child’s learning environment. We believe that play is the primary vehicle through which a child’s cognitive, physical, social/emotional and language development occurs. We believe that parents are our partners in the education, spiritual guidance, and care of our children. We at American Martyrs Preschool provide a safe, loving and stimulating environment that facilitates learning through hands-on experiences. Our developmentally appropriate program promotes success for every child and in so doing nurtures a positive self-concept—the foundation for a life-long love of learning. Children at American Martyrs Preschool are exposed to many activities rooted in the academic disciplines. In addition, the social/emotional development of our children is a major focus of our program: the nurturing of imagination and creativity, the ability to engage each other in play and the practice of communication skills including the language of conflict resolution. We know that these skills, coupled with resilience, are paramount to success in elementary school and beyond.