About Us

Little Fish Preschool at St. James and Prince of Peace Welcomes Your Family


The beginning years of a child’s life are full of curiosity and excitement over learning about the world around them.

The primary goal of Little Fish Preschool is to provide a Christ-centered atmosphere for children to develop socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually. Little Fish Preschool recognizes each child as a unique individual and works to develop this uniqueness through the love and enjoyment of learning and playing together.

Little Fish Preschool is licensed by the state and has state certified teachers.

Little Fish Preschool Goals:

  • To provide a Christ-centered atmosphere for children to develop socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually.
  • To form a partnership between parents and teachers to lay a strong foundation by embracing our Catholic faith and to develop a love for Jesus and knowledge of the presence of God in our lives.
  • To support families in their relationship and journey with Christ.
  • To recognize each child as a unique individual with special gifts and talents.
  • To develop communication and interaction skills through spoken language activities and group interaction.
  • To offer a wide variety of “hands-on” activities and developmentally appropriate learning materials to help children learn at their own pace.
  • To give children the confidence and skills necessary for a successful Kindergarten experience.
  • To protect the child’s health and safety.
  • To develop self-control, self-direction and independence.

Class Times

Little Fish Preschool is located at St. James Catholic Church and Prince of Peace Catholic Church.  Registration begins in December for the upcoming school year.  Registration will begin in December for the upcoming school year. Please call or text Crystal Vanderbeek at 308-224-6507 or email [email protected] to find out additional information. A confirmation email will be sent after the registration form is complete. Individual Meet and Greet times will be scheduled during the summer to help ease your preschoolers transition into school. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your family!

Go to the Registration & Tuition Tab for more information.

Tuesday / Thursday

  • 8:15-11:15 (2 days per week)
  • Designed for ages 3 and 4
  • Must be 3 by July 31
  • Must be potty trained

Monday / Wednesday / Friday

  • 8:15-11:15 (3 days per week)
  • Designed for ages 4 and 5
  • Must be 4 by July 31

Kindergarten Preparatory

  • 12:15 - 3 (5 days per week - Monday-Friday)
  • Designed for ages 4 and 5
St. James Stained Glass Window

St. James Catholic Church

3801 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5536
[email protected]

Parish Office Hours

Mon-Thurs – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Kearney Catholic High School

110 East 35th Street, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-2610
kearneycatholic.org

KCHS Foundation

20 East 21st Street, Kearney, NE 68847
308-236-6903
kchsfoundation.org