Little Nazareth Early Childhood Center

Accredited by the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation

Philosophy of Little Nazareth - We believe that children learn best in a safe, loving, relaxed, interesting environment where they can learn by doing. This is achieved through careful planning for, observation of, and interaction with the children. Developmentally appropriate prayer and Catholic traditions are integrated into the daily activities. Our goal is to provide the means for appropriate development of your child intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Each child is a unique gift from God with special talents and needs. Every effort will be made to develop and strengthen these talents and to meet the individual needs of your child.

Programs Available

Three-Year-Old Class: Your child must be three (3) years old on or before September 1, and toilet-trained. Classes meet 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays with extended day available until 2:00 p.m. Tuition per month is $88.00 for registered St. Cecelia parishioners using Offertory envelopes for donation-- $98.00 for non-parishioners. To register, please fill out a registration form at the church office in Larkin Center, and pay the $45.00 non-refundable registration/supply fee. No tuition refunds or credits are allowed for absence, illness or vacation. The full month's tuition must be paid.

Four-Year-Old Class: Your child must be four (4) years old on or before September 1 and toilet-trained. Classes meeting 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are FREE; or your child may attend 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. classes Monday through Friday for $120.00 per month and a $45.00 one-time non-refundable registration and supply fee. To register, please fill out a registration form at the church office in Larkin Center. You will receive information about VPK paperwork at that time.

Discipline Policy

The teacher will encourage appropriate behavior through the following principles:

1. Scheduling and structuring the day.
2. Giving clear expectations.
3. Giving positive reinforcement and modeling appropriate behavior.
4. Redirecting the child from the situation; "time out" in the classroom to think over her/his actions.
5. Following through with consistency.