Productive Play
Our Early Childhood program follows a play-based learning model called Productive Play, which recognizes the important role of play in children's social, emotional, and intellectual development. At OLG, children have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and lessons through fun and joyful activities.
Early Childhood Language Intensive Program
We believe that knowledge of a second language has invaluable benefits. At OLG, students benefit from our Early Childhood Language Intensive Program (ECLIP), in which our students receive at least 30 minutes of instruction per day in Spanish. Our goal is to aid students in developing the ability to both speak and write in Spanish. The program was launched by the Archdiocese in 2021 with the help of the University of Notre Dame, and has an excellent record of enriching students as they learn about other languages and cultures.
Social Emotional Learning
Our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program, which is taught using the Castle curriculum, instills skills and self-awareness that our students will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Through daily exercises and activities, students have the opportunity to develop skills in decision-making, self-awareness, relationship building, and more.
Before and after care
Our student have the opportunity for additional enrichment through our before and after care program. During our early drop-off starting at 7am and our aftercare, which goes from 3-5pm, students receive opportunities for extra play and enrichment from caring staff.