Why Sacred Heart Preschool?

IB From the Start
SHP is Kentucky’s only International Baccalaureate-authorized preschool, helping children build the thinking, communication, and reflection skills they’ll carry for life.

Kindergarten-Ready in Every Way
Our students develop strong foundations in literacy, math, handwriting, and independence, supported by research-based tools like Heggerty Phonics and Handwriting Without Tears.

Play With Purpose
Learning at SHP is hands-on, joyful, and intentional. Teachers guide purposeful play experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

A Seamless Early Childhood Experience
From toddlers to Pre-K, every classroom builds on the one before. Shared routines, vertically aligned curriculum, and caring transitions help children grow with confidence.

Faith in Every Day
Our students experience God’s love through daily prayer, shared rituals, and values lived out in age-appropriate ways. They participate in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a hands-on Montessori-based religious formation program for young students. Our Ursuline Core Values of reverence, service, leadership, and community guide all we do.

Part of a Connected Campus
SHP is part of Sacred Heart Schools' 48-acre campus, offering shared experiences like Book Buddies with Sacred Heart Model School, enrichment from Sacred Heart School for the Arts, and campus-wide traditions that build community.

We encourage you to learn more about the SHP Difference! 

Sacred Heart Schools is proud to offer educational opportunities on our campus for children ages 1-18. If you are interested in learning more about SHP, SHMS Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten or programs at our School for the Arts, please contact Admissions Director Remy Noble at [email protected] or 502.736.6448.