Enrollment for the 2022/23 school year is currently at capacity.  However, we invite you to join our waitlist in the event an opening for your family should occur.  See the application link at the bottom of this page to be placed onto our waitlist. Please contact Cathy Noyes if you have any questions.  636-391-1253 ext. 1032 cnoyes@stjoemanchester.org

In Person Tours will be available by appointment only and will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30.  Please contact Cathy Noyes to make your appointment.  636-391-1253 ext 1032  cnoyes@stjoemanchester.org

St. Joseph Early Childhood Learning Center is a Catholic, theme-based, developmentally appropriate program with an emphasis on Kindergarten readiness. Our Early Childhood Learning Center is for children 6 weeks of age to Pre-K; 5 full days a week.  Early Drop off & After Care is also available for ECLC students. For information, please call Cathy Noyes our ECLC Director at 636/391-1253, ext. 1032.

Our Learning Center:

• provides a Catholic environment that is friendly and child-centered;
• provides a safe and secure environment for developmentally-appropriate academic and physical activities;
• encourages parent involvement;
• has low staff to child ratio with well qualified and dedicated staff;

St. Joseph Early Childhood Learning Center Curriculum is a combination of child-centered activities and developmentally appropriate academics for 6 weeks old to Pre-K.  Every month, classes concentrate on a particular theme involving art, music, story time, foreign language, circle time and physical education.
 
Our program includes:
· Gross and fine motor skills development
· Foreign language
· Art, music and dramatic play
· Reading and Math readiness
· Free play, circle time, show/share, outside play, etc
· Nature on the Move Science Program
· Religious curriculum
· Child-based musicals twice a year
· Emphasis on Kindergarten readiness for Pre-K students
· Early Morning Arrival available with drop off as early as 7:00 am, open until 6:00 pm
· Parent/Teacher conferences twice yearly
Choose between a 10 month traditional school year program or a 12 month program with a June and July Summer Camp.


 
Our lead teachers are degreed, certified and have years of teaching experience.

Please follow this link: https://sjsm-mo.client.renweb.com/oa/register.cfm?memberid=15097  to begin the application process. Your application will also act as your place on our waitlist.  Once your application has been reviewed and we have an opening for your child,  you will receive an email with additional information to officially enroll.