PreK-3 and VPK

St. Patrick Catholic Early Education Center

Families of all faiths, creeds and ethnic origins are welcomed to our programs.  The programs of our Center arise from a common desire for excellence in meeting the needs of children and their families for nurturing, growth and development, relationships and understanding.

PROGRAM

Our curriculum is developmentally based, focusing on the individual child’s social, emotional and intellectual needs.  Our professional staff encourages exploration and growth in a well-equipped environment that is stimulating, safe, consistent and nurturing.  We strive to enhance each child’s natural curiosity and love of learning.  St. Patrick Catholic Early Education Center provides opportunities for each child to master developmental tasks that are appropriate to his/her level.

We are committed to working closely with parents toward the welfare of the whole family.

While the Center operates programs which are individualized in their goals and objectives, each program forms its specific aims within the context of these principles:

WE BELIEVE…

• the home is the most important factor in a child’s development.  We will always strive to support and complement the family in order to promote the healthy development of children and parents.
• the dignity and worth of each child and family is important.
• loving, trusting, and respecting each child makes that child capable of loving, trusting and respecting others.
• each child should be encouraged to have a positive self-image
• it is important to meet each child’s needs for physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth
• the needs of children change as they grow, accordingly our programs must respond in content and structure
• children deserve a nurturing, safe and happy environment which promotes their natural curiosity and desire to learn
• children deserve to have teachers who are capable and caring and whose values enable them to be excellent role models

ARRIVAL

The Early Learning Center opens each weekday at 7:00 AM for early drop-off that is free of charge.  All children must be in their classrooms by 7:45 AM, the time at which morning circle and instruction will begin.

DEPARTURE

Each family is given a color cardstock to place on their dashboard for pick-up.  It is best to notify the center if you will be late so that the child does not feel abandoned.  If someone not on the “Authorized Pick-Up List” is to pick up your child, a written, signed note should be given to the teachers upon child’s arrival at the center.  Children who remain after 2:45 PM dismissal carline will be escorted to the K-8 building for After School Care that extends from 3:00 – 6:00 PM.

PreK-3 and VPK Before and After School care

• Available to students enrolled at St. Patrick Catholic School from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM each day
• Anyone using the After School Care Program will be required to pay a $50 Registration Fee.

• After School Care services are not available on days when school is not in session.
• The drop in rate is $25 per day (with an additional one time $50 Registration Fee required).

Registration:  $50

PreK-3 and VPK Afternoon After School Care (11:45 AM – 2:45 PM):

• 1 Child, $200 per month or $2,000 per year
• 2 Children, $380 per month or $3,800 per year

PreK-3 and VPK Evening After School Care (11:15 AM – 6:00 PM):

• 1 Child, $395 per month or $3,950 per year
• 2 Children, $730 per month or $7,300 per year

Evening After School Care for Afternoon VPK Only (2:45 PM – 6:00 PM):

• 1 Child, $200 per month or $2,000 per year
• 2 Children, $380 per month or $3,800 per year

Kindergarten  through 8th Grade After School Care (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM):

• 1 Child, $200 per month or $2,000 per year
• 2 Children, $380 per month or $3,800 per year
• 3 Children, $565 per month or $5,650 per year