Leading Catholic Private Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten in Santa Barbara, CA: Faith-Based Early Education Shapes Minds

The Notre Dame School is proud to be the leading Catholic preschool in Santa Barbara, CA, offering a nurturing, faith-based environment where young children can thrive. As a private preschool, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience that combines academic excellence with Catholic values. Our teachers foster a love for learning while ensuring each child develops spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally.

Our pre-kindergarten program focuses on building strong foundations in literacy, math, and social skills to prepare children for their educational future. By blending structured learning with play-based activities, we help children develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills that prepare them for success in elementary school and beyond. We also provide kindergarten school services, ensuring continuity in your child’s early education journey.

Notre Dame Preschool and PK
Families of all faiths, creeds and ethnic origins are welcomed to our programs.  The programs of our Center arise from a common desire for excellence in meeting the needs of children and their families for nurturing, growth and development, relationships and understanding.

What sets The Notre Dame School apart is our commitment to integrating faith into everyday learning. Children participate in daily prayers, attend Mass, and learn about the teachings of the Catholic Church, all while receiving top-tier academic instruction. We look after your child’s well-being from a physical, mental, and spiritual perspective.

Program
The emphasis of the Preschool curriculum is the social and emotional development of the child. Manners, empathy, sharing, and listening are the foundations from which all other understanding flows. On a daily basis, children learn shapes, colors, and numbers, which are incorporated in rhymes and songs. The “letter of the week” introduces children to letter shapes and beginning sounds. Teachers will pursue a more in-depth look at themes that are of particular interest to the children.

At The Notre Dame School, we believe that early education is key to shaping young minds and hearts. Visit our About Us page to learn more about our history, mission, and educational philosophy. For inquiries or to schedule a visit, please feel free to reach out through our Contact Us page. We look forward to welcoming your family into our supportive, faith-filled community!