Early Childhood FAQ

Children from 6 weeks through 5 years: infants (6 weeks – 16 months), toddlers (16 – 33 months) and preschoolers (33 months – 5 years), including the Pre-K year.

One teacher for every three infants, one for every five toddlers and one for every eight preschoolers.

Full day programs run from 7:00 a.m. drop-off until 5:30 p.m. closing. Half day preschool runs a morning schedule, with Early Birds (7:30 – 9:00 a.m.), Lunch Bunch (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) and Stay and Play (until 2:10 p.m.) available for an additional fee.

All current rates, registration fees and discounts are listed on our Tuition & Financial Aid page. Families with more than one child receive 10% off the older child’s fee, and tuition is handled through TADS, our online tuition payment program.

Infant families provide diapers, and formula if different from the brand supplied by the ELC. Toddler families provide disposable diapers.

Enrollment varies by room and season. Contact us and we will give you a current, honest picture and help you plan.

Teachers connect with you daily at pickup and through email or phone apps with updates, photos and reminders. Parent-teacher conferences are offered twice a year.

Yes. Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) welcomes families with children ages 0 – 5 for eight-session classes of parent-and-child play, parent discussion and early childhood learning within the parish.

Schedule an ELC tour. You will meet the teachers, see the rooms and the forest, and get every remaining question answered. Send any additional questions to our ELC Director today at elcdirector@st-therese.org