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The St. Joseph Early Education Center (EEC) is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive programs possible for the young child, incorporating Christian and family values combined with mental and physical development in an atmosphere of care and love. The programs include: Day Care, Preschool, and Extended Day Care. Infant care also is provided. The Staff includes professionals, licensed teachers, and a full-time nurse.

Hours 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
The EEC is open 12 months per year, excluding major holidays, the day after Thanksgiving and Good Friday. The Preschool program is open 9 months per year (August through May.)

Mission Statement
Our ministry is dedicated to serving the needs of our parishioners and our community. St. Joseph Early Education Center is an outgrowth of the 135 years ministry at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Through childcare we share our ministry in a nurturing and structured environment. It is a time for children to learn and understand God's love and the hope that Jesus gives each one of us as we grow.

Philosophy
The St. Joseph Early Education Center was developed to serve the families of the parish and our community who wish their children to begin the foundation of their education in a loving, structured, high quality Christian environment. The philosophy is to nurture the whole child spiritually, academically and physically through the combined efforts of the family and school. Curriculum, program development, professional and educational staff are the vehicles through which we achieve our philosophy.

Childcare:

The childcare program is designed to provide a positive atmosphere for the child's development. Teachers create a homelike environment with time for play, creative exploration and activities that are created to stimulate the child's interest in the world. As children explore the world around them they develop spiritually, socially, emotionally and cognitively.

General Information:

The EEC serves children 6 weeks to 16 years of age. The admission policy is non-discriminatory in regard to religion, race, color, national ancestry and gender.

Children must have a current physical and current immunization records before they can start any program.

Tuition payments are due the first day of the week for Childcare and extended Care. A late fee is assessed on the second day of the week. Additional fees will be assessed for children who are picked up late.

Tuition payments are due the first school day of the month for Preschool. A late fee is assessed after the 20thy of each month.

THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE VARIES ON SEVERAL DATES FOR THE GRADE SCHOOL. PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY TO AVOID CONFLICTS ON DAYS THE GRADE SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION.

Preschool:

The preschool program offers a curriculum that seeks to develop the child's spiritual, social, physical, and academic growth. Children explore the world around them and develop readiness skills for the kindergarten program. An emphasis is placed on the social skills of the preschool aged child.

Extended Care:

Children ages Kindergarten thru age 16 enrolled in St. Joseph School are eligible for this program. The students will be escorted to school at 7:45 AM each morning and back to the EEC at 3:15 PM each afternoon. The program includes study time, indoor and outdoor games and arts and crafts. The full-time extended care program is available during school holidays and vacations as well as during the summer. A separate Parent Handbook is available for the Extended Care Program.

Contact Information

Father Michael Hawken
Pastor/Administrator
x4561

Miss Nancy Wacker
Director
x 4589

Mrs. Susan Brown,
Assistant Director
x4585

Mrs. Camilla Hamilton
Administrative Assistant
x4588

Mrs. Joanne Ohmes
Bookkeeper
x4573