We’re excited to announce the launch of another full-day preschool classroom at St. Alphonsus! This new offering provides families with flexible 3-day and 5-day schedule options, as well as options for half and full days.
Designed for children ages 2.5 to 4, this classroom is led by a dedicated lead teacher (Miss Person) and an aide (Miss Ellie), ensuring personalized attention and a strong foundation for early learning. Through joyful, hands-on experiences, students will explore a rich curriculum that includes art, music, and PE, helping them develop essential academic, social, and motor skills. Afternoon extended care is available until 6pm daily.
Apply today: stalseattle.org/school/admissions/apply
A Note from the Lead Teacher

Teaching preschool is one of my greatest joys and I am so excited to be joining the St. Alphonsus community. I believe that every child is unique and has their own learning style and pace. I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive Christ-filled classroom environment where children can explore, learn, and have fun. My teaching approach is centered around play-based learning. Children learn best when they are engaged and having fun.
I live in the Ballard/Phinney Ridge neighborhood. You may see me and my husband walking our dog Maple or riding bikes with my daughter Coen and stepson Liam. My eldest daughter Carter currently works at Disney World and my son Theo is heading off to college in the fall. I also have a cat and five chickens. Yes, five! We call our backyard our Phinney Farm. Please share with friends, family and neighbors about our new half-day preschool and all the joy, wonder, and fun we will have.
Early Learning at St. Alphonsus

Our Early Learning Program is built on a commitment to nurturing each child’s academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth at their own pace. We foster curious, confident learners who develop a positive self-image, respect for others, and an appreciation for the wonders of God’s world.
With three distinct preschool classrooms, we ensure that every child is placed in an environment best suited to their developmental needs. St. Alphonsus has been a trusted partner for families in the Ballard neighborhood since 1907, providing a preschool through 8th-grade Catholic education that blends tradition with innovation.
Enrollment Information
Interested in learning more about our new half-day preschool or our Early Learning Program? Apply today: stalseattle.org/school/admissions/apply
Questions? Contact Melissa Rodriguez-Murphy (Admissions Director) at admissions@stalseattle.org, or call (206) 782-4363.





