Karen Van Duzer, Director
410-535-0223 x 105
[email protected]

Since 1996, Christian Beginnings Preschool has provided young children with a warm, nurturing environment where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, creatively, and spiritually.

As a ministry of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, we provide a high-quality early childhood education rooted in Christian values, meaningful relationships, and a genuine love for children.

 Where Children Learn Through Wonder

We believe the preschool years should be filled with curiosity, discovery, laughter, and joyful learning.

Children learn best through meaningful relationships, purposeful play, hands-on exploration, creativity, and experiences that nurture the whole child. Our classrooms encourage children to explore, create, ask questions, build friendships, and develop the confidence to become lifelong learners.

❤️ A Place to Belong

We believe children thrive when they feel known, valued, and loved.

At Christian Beginnings, we partner with families to help children develop a love of learning, strong character, meaningful relationships, and a growing awareness of God's love.

Our community is guided by four core values:

✝️ Faith
Growing in God's love through prayer, Bible stories, Christian values, kindness, and compassion.

 Growth & Wonder
Learning through purposeful play, exploration, discovery, and creativity.

❤️ Relationships
Building caring relationships where every child feels valued and can grow with confidence.

 Excellence
Providing a high-quality early childhood education through intentional teaching and developmentally appropriate practices.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Children need opportunities to wonder, investigate, move, create, and discover.

Our program incorporates hands-on experiences and outdoor exploration alongside purposeful play and intentional teaching. Our Explorers extended-day program gives Fours children additional opportunities for outdoor experiences, cooperative play, enrichment, and hands-on projects.

✝️ Rooted in Faith. Growing in Love. Ready to Learn.

As a ministry of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Christian Beginnings Preschool nurtures children's understanding of God's love while helping them develop the confidence, curiosity, kindness, and independence they need for school and for life.

We welcome children and families of all faiths and backgrounds and strive to create a warm, respectful, and inclusive learning community where every child is valued as a unique child of God.

Ready to Discover Christian Beginnings?

Choosing a preschool is an important decision. We invite you to learn more about our program, explore our classrooms, and discover what makes Christian Beginnings a special place for young children and their families.