Welcome to MOQ Transitional Kindergarten.
Looking for the Right Fit for Your Kindergartner-to-Be?
Now Enrolling: Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at Mary Our Queen!
We’re excited to offer a new TK program designed as a bridge between Pre-K and Kindergarten—perfect for children turning 5 by September 30, 2025, who have completed at least one year of Preschool or Pre-K.
Welcome to MOQ Early Childhood Education
Offering Preschool, Pre-K programs, along with Enrichment programs and Extended Care.
At Mary Our Queen, each child is recognized for the special God-given gifts and abilities he or she brings to the classroom.
Why Choose TK at MOQ?
At Mary Our Queen, we believe in nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our TK program helps children grow socially, emotionally, and academically—setting them up for a strong start.
Our Program Features:
✅ Small Class Sizes for more personalized attention
✅ Hands-On, Play-Based Learning to spark curiosity and creativity
✅ Focus on Early Literacy & Math to build academic confidence
✅ Motor Skill Development through active, engaging lessons
✅ Faith & Character Formation rooted in Catholic values
✅ Full Day and Half Day Options to fit your family’s needs
Transitional Kindergarten Curriculum
At the heart of our curriculum is a focus on whole-child development, ensuring that children grow not only in knowledge but also in confidence, independence, and compassion. Through a blend of structured activities and play-based learning, students are introduced to early literacy, language, math, science, and social studies concepts in engaging and meaningful ways. Small class sizes allow for one-on-one and small group instruction.
Key areas of focus include:
- Language and Literacy Development: Encouraging listening, speaking, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and love for stories and books.
- Mathematical Thinking: Developing number sense, counting, sorting, pattern recognition, and simple hands-on problem-solving.
- Social and Emotional Learning: Building interpersonal skills, self-regulation, empathy, and positive relationships through cooperative learning and classroom routines.
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills: Enhancing coordination and motor control through hands-on activities, art, music, and physical play.
- Faith and Character Education: Introducing age-appropriate spiritual development and values such as kindness, gratitude, and respect.
Our TK curriculum aligns with early learning standards and serves as a strong foundation for the academic and social demands of kindergarten.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Half Day (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM): $4,350
- Full Day (8:00 AM – 3:15 PM): $6,930
TK students who attend Full Day TK will have the opportunity to attend Library, PE, Music, and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Students who attend AM TK only may not attend Specials. (Most Specials classes will be scheduled in the afternoon.)
The TK classroom is located in the MOQ K-8 building.
Yes. TK students will participate in indoor and outdoor recess on the ECEYC campus with PK students. We will also utilize the Early Childhood Center for enrichment activities and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Your student’s teacher will be Mrs. Christa Schieffer. Mrs. Schieffer is endorsed in Early Childhood Education and has 6 years of teaching experience. With a strong foundation in child development, she tailors her teaching to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring a positive and enriching classroom experience.
Students will have approximately one hour of quiet time each afternoon.
Yes. Students wear MOQ-approved uniform bottoms paired with a royal blue polo shirt, which can be purchased from any retailer.
Meet Your TK Teacher
Your student’s teacher will be Mrs. Christa Schieffer. Mrs. Schieffer is endorsed in Early Childhood Education and has 6 years of teaching experience. With a strong foundation in child development, she tailors her teaching to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring a positive and enriching classroom experience.
Extended Care
When the school day is over and your work day is still going, Mary Our Queen Extended Care Program is here to provide safe, fun, and enriching care that provides new learning and social experiences—both structured and unstructured.
Our Extended Care is available before school, after school, on non-school days, and during the summer months.
Why Choose MOQ Early Education Programs?
MOQ School is accredited by the state of Nebraska as well as Cognia, an advanced accreditation program. We nurture the spiritual, social, and intellectual growth of our young learners through engaging learning experiences guided by our knowledgeable and dedicated teaching staff.
Our preschool programs are led by talented teachers. Our Early childhood-endorsed teachers create hands-on learning experiences that deepen a child’s confidence while developing kindergarten readiness skills through play and a focus on specific academic goals. Our school also provides onsite counselors and learning specialists.
Our new Preschool building has its own atrium specifically prepared for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based faith formation curriculum for children ages 3-6. Lessons in the atrium are designed to awaken religious wonder and contemplation in the child while giving him or her a strong foundation in the Bible and Catholic liturgical practices. Each child will participate in daily prayers, such as “Our Father”, “Hail Mary”, “Holy Mary”, “Glory Be”, “Angel of God”, and “Meal Prayers”. Students will reflect daily about the world around them and understand God’s creations and love for them.
Our preschool programs are designed with options for families. Enroll your child in our program for up to five days per week or as few as two days. Children may attend half days or full days. There is also Extended Care for before and after school. The MOQ Extended Care program offers flexible, dependable, and nurturing before and after-school childcare for students. A Lunch program is also provided.
How to Apply
To apply to Mary Our Queen, the process begins by creating a family profile on our online admission system – FACTS. Follow the link below to begin the process. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
