Pre-Kindergarten
(Ages 3-4)
With our new Pre-K building opening on October 21, 2026, our Pre-K 4 Program has now limited-time Open Enrollment.
Pre-K 4: Limited Slots Available for Fall 2026
Pre-K 4 Half-Time: Limited Slots Available for Fall 2026
Pre-K 3 Full-Time: Wait List for Fall 2026
November 2026 and December 2026 start date options available!
Pre-K 3
PK3: Children must be 3 years old by Sept. 1, use the bathroom independently, & be ready for a school environment.
Full Day Program: Mon-Fri, 7:45am-2:30pm
Pre-K Program Options
Pre-K 4
PK4: Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, use the bathroom independently, & be ready for a school environment.
Full Day Program: Mon-Fri, 7:45am-2:30pm
Half-Day Program
Open to PK3 and PK4 students.
Mon-Fri, 7:45am-11:15am
Meet Our Teachers
Mrs. Stephanie Riley
Pre-K Director/ Pre-K 4 Teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Riley holds a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Coastal Carolina University. She taught public PK for 4 years in North Carolina. She worked for Magnificent Minds Learning Center in Great Mills for five years, tutoring in Reading and Math for grades PK-3. She also previously worked as a Title One tutor at OLSS whilst an employee of Calvert County Public Schools. This is her 7th year teaching Pre-K at our school.
Email: prek4@olsss.org
Mrs. Allison Pouncey
Pre-K 3 Grade Teacher
Mrs. Pouncey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University and is pursuing her Accelerated Certification in Teaching (ACT) from Notre Dame of Maryland University. She is credentialed through Maryland State Department of Education Child Care at a Level 5. Before OLSS, she taught preschool at St. Paul United Methodist Pre-school for 11 years. This is her 5th year teaching at OLSS.
Email: prek3@olsss.org
Mrs. Heather Hankins
Pre-K Aide
Mrs. Hankins has been a part of the OLSS community for the last decade. She has served our community as a substitute, art teacher, and classroom aide. Both of her children have attended OLSS. This is her second year working in our PreK program.
We offer:
— A “learn through play” approach
— Pre-reading, math, science, art, music, and movement experience
— A strong religious, social, emotional, and academic foundation that nurtures the whole child
— A safe, creative environment for learning where we celebrate the love of God and teach respect for everyone
— Meaningful tasks and activities that encourage motor skill development, interpersonal relationship & self-help skills
Our Pre-K Philosophy
Preparing Hearts and Minds for a Love of Learning
Equal Parts Learning and Fun
Preschool should be equal parts learning and equal parts fun – because your child’s first experience with school sets the stage for a lifetime of learning.
Develop a Relationship with Learning
Preschool is all about learning how to learn: to think, question and explore the world. Our preschool makes learning fun, by providing materials such as building blocks, sensory tables, and art supplies that allow children to develop math, science, problem solving, and motor skills as well as creative and divergent thinking.
Develop a Relationship with Community
Preschool is a time to learn important skills for getting along with others, including cooperation, sharing, teamwork and self-confidence. Our preschool teaches children they’re part of a broader community, by providing experiences such as circle time, group projects, dramatic play, and games to develop the social and emotional skills needed to become participants in a caring community.
Develop a Relationship with Christ
We believe young children also should learn about the Catholic faith and the Catholic values we treasure as adults. In our preschools, we introduce your child to Catholic prayer, liturgy and the sacraments, and invite each child to develop a relationship with Christ. In our classroom, we celebrate that we are all God’s creation
New Preschool Building
Open October 21, 2026
Thanks to the generous contributions of our Our Lady Star of the Sea Community, our new Preschool building doubled our classroom space and student capacity, providing both a functional and beautiful addition to our campus. Demolition began on June 9th, 2026, with an estimated completion time in the winter of 2026.
The new preschool building is dedicated in loving memory to Deacon Chad Martin, a one-time student of Our Lady Star of the Sea and dedicated deacon to our parish family.
