Preschool

The Sacred Heart Cathedral Preschool Program is accredited by the Tennessee State Department of Education and operated under the supervision of the Diocese of Knoxville’s Catholic Schools Office. Coming for a visit is the best way to learn about our Catholic preschool! To schedule a tour, call 865.558.4129.

Preschool Program

The Preschool is divided into the Infant class, Toddler class, 2-year-old class, 3-year-old class, and two Pre-Kindergarten classes; one for 4-year-olds and another for older 4 and 5-year-olds. Each child experiences a well-planned, child-centered environment that encourages learning through exploration and discovery. Examples of units covered during the year include:

Through these units, many teacher-directed learning activities will take place in math, science, language skills, art, music, dramatic play, and storytime.

Learning/play centers are also an integral part of the preschooler’s learning and social environment. These self-play areas are used to meet various objectives including large and small muscle development, art, reading, and imaginative play.

Our religious education program is designed to help young children at the preschool level discover their individual qualities and importance in God’s Creation. The primary focus is to assist children in developing positive self-concepts through awareness that God has made each of them very special. Through the media of stories, songs, fingerplays, games, dramatization, lesson-related prayer, and sensorial activities, children can sense God’s love for them.

Hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday
School Year and Summer Programs
Registration Annually
2025-2026 Tuition Schedule
SHCP School Year Calendar 2024-2025
Preschool Admissions Selection Criteria 2025-2026
2025-2026 Preschool School Year Calendar
2025 Preschool Summer Calendar
Camp Eagle 2025
Parent Handbook
I Acknowledge Receipt
Child Care Summary

New Student Registration for Sacred Heart Cathedral Preschool (SHCP) opens on Wednesday, February 12th, and closes at noon on Wednesday, February 24th, for the 2025-2026 school year. After creating your application account, select the PSC application to apply to our preschool program. Please click on the link below to begin the registration process.

PSC Application for our Preschool

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preschool
Director: Barbara Alfaras (balfaras@shcknox.org)

417 Erin Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 558-4129