Saint Leo the Great School offers an early introduction to faith, socialization, fun and age-appropriate education through our Pre-K program. The Pre-K program is designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten in a loving and caring Catholic environment. Pre-K families can choose from either 5 half days per week or 5 full days per week. The half day program is from 8:00 am to 11:20 am and the full day program is from 8:00 am to 3:20 pm to coincide with our Kindergarten through 8th grade school day. The program will follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed by the Diocese of Harrisburg that fosters the child’s growth in all areas: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Students entering our Pre-K program must be 4 years old as of September 1st of the applied for academic year. Any child seeking admission to Pre-K must also be completely toilet trained. Busing is not provided for Pre-K.
Half day PROGRAM 8:00AM – 11:20AM
Full day program 8:00AM – 3:00PM
- 8:00-8:15 Arrival/Morning work
- 8:15-8:25 Morning prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Announcements
- 8:25-8:45 Circle time, Brain Break (exercise/gross motor skills), Morning Meeting
- 8:45-9:15 Religion
- 9:15-9:45 Recess
- 9:45-10:00 Snack/Bathroom Break
- 10:00-10:15 Calendar
- 10:15-10:45 Storytime/Literacy
- 10:45-11:15 Math
- 11:15-11:45 Lunch
- 11:45-12:00 Bathroom Break/Clean up
- 12:00-12:30 Recess
- 12:30-1:00 Supplemental Courses (library, gym, music, art)
- 1:00-1:30 Centers
- 1:30-1:45 Bathroom Break
- 1:45-2:45 Storytime/Naptime
- 2:45-3:05 Clean-up/Snack
- 3:05-3:15 Prepare for dismissal
- 3:20-3:30 Dismissal
Get to know the teacher:
Mrs. Kristin Dusablon
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Education: Saint Francis University (Elementary/Special Education)
Teaching at Saint Leo the Great School: 2021 – present
Favorite Saints: Saint Olivia and Saint Teresa of Calcutta
After being a stay-at-home mom of six for 15 years, Mrs. Dusablon came back to the classroom. She absolutely loves teaching Pre-K. Before becoming a mom, Mrs. D. taught all over the country in many different states. She taught ages birth to high school. She looks forward to teaching our youngest learners, here at Saint Leo the Great. She encourages the students each and every day to shine brightly in the classroom. In the classroom, the little ones engage in a magical wonder that encompass amazing growth both in their faith and academically. She is over the moon to encourage the students in her classroom to reach for the stars.
Mrs. Dusablon moved back to her hometown of Lancaster in 2021 with her husband, Matt, and six beautiful children, Caden, Olivia, Sophia, Mason, Dylan, and Emma. They have lived all over the country due to her husband’s military career. Her children attend both Lancaster Catholic High School (LCHS) and Saint Leo the Great. Mrs. Dusablon was a 2000 graduate of LCHS. She is on the board Crusader Youth Athletic Association (CYAA), and also the co-director of CYAA cheerleading. She is the head varsity cheerleading coach for LCHS.
Mrs. Dusablon loves spending time at the beach, vacationing, and being on the sports fields with her family. She loves a good day of shopping or pampering with her daughters. She enjoys reading a good book with her toes in the sand on a warm beach day. She loves a hot or cold cup of coffee anytime of the day. Rainy days are the best when snuggling up with her family and a movie. It is rare, but date nights with her husband are also the best!
Mrs. Dusablon loves and lives by the quote, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” – Mother Teresa
Curriculum: Please reference the Diocese of Harrisburg website for more information on our curriculum.
