Holy Cross Lutheran Church established its Early Childhood Center as a most effective means of providing a Christian beginning for children. Holy Cross views Christian education as a basis to sound life preparation, while focusing upon the individual’s relationship with Jesus Christ. Through the Early Childhood Center, Holy Cross strives to provide a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and social experiences which challenge each child to become a thoughtful and self-disciplined Christian, responsive and sensitive to the needs of others.
Holy Cross Lutheran Early Childhood Center exists:
- To provide quality child care for the parents of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the community. The daily program will strive to meet the needs of each child as reflected by the developmental levels, individual interests, and general basic care needs.
- To recognize each child as a unique child of God with programs designed to meet the needs of the infant through school-age child.
- To provide a developmental program which is Christ-based. The program will nurture the spiritual growth of the child, promote his/her physical development, help him/her to become socially competent in relating to others and encourage emotional growth and control.
- To provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum with an emphasis on problem solving skills, sensory and motor experience, outside exercise and indoor play, language experiences, the fine arts and creative activities.
- To provide a support system for the family through a program which includes several fellowship opportunities.
ECC Experience
Hours
The Early Childhood Center’s hours are from 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
Tuition Cost
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Classrooms
NOAH’S ARK (approximately 6 weeks-8 months)
This program is available for infants ages six weeks through eight months. Holy Cross is licensed for eight infants and maintains a ratio of one caregiver per four infants. Families provide all personal belongings. Holy Cross provides all baby equipment, bedding and developmentally appropriate toys. When the child begins eating table food, the parent can choose to have Holy Cross introduce food from our program meals until the child eventually eats all their meals as provided by Holy Cross. These meals are provided at no extra charge. Children move to the Little Angels room when they are mobile and are eating some table food.
LITTLE ANGELS (approximately 8 months-16 months)
This program is available for toddlers ages eight months through sixteen months. Holy Cross is licensed for eight children in this age group and maintains a ratio of one caregiver per four children. To be in this room, the child must be able to sit up and crawl. Families provide the bedding to go on their child’s cot, or crib, personal hygiene products, and a change of clothes. When the child starts eating table food Holy Cross provides all meals (two snacks and a hot lunch), equipment and developmentally appropriate toys.
LITTLE LAMBS (approximately 16 months-24 months)
This program is available for toddlers ages sixteen months through twenty-four months. Holy Cross is licensed for eight children in this age group and maintains a ratio of one caregiver per four children. To be in this room, the child must be walking, eating table foods, off the daytime bottle, and be able to go most of the morning without a nap. Families provide the bedding to go on their child’s cot, personal hygiene products, and a change of clothes. Holy Cross provides all meals (two snacks and a hot lunch), equipment and developmentally appropriate toys.
THE WHALES (approximately 2 years)
This program is available for toddlers two years of age. Holy Cross is licensed for sixteen two-year olds and maintains a ratio of one caregiver per eight children. To be in this room the child should be at least two years old. Families provide the bedding to go on their cots, personal hygiene products, and a change of clothes. Holy Cross provides all meals (two snacks and a hot lunch), equipment and developmentally appropriate toys.
THE LIONS (approximately 3 years)
This program is available for children three years of age and maintains a preschool environment. This classroom licensed for 20 children, and maintains a ratio of one caregiver per ten children. The child should be at least three years of age, completely independent in the bathroom, and able to function in a small group for a minimum of 5-10 minutes. Holy Cross provides all meals (two snacks and a hot lunch), equipment, developmentally appropriate toys and educational materials. Families provide the bedding to go on their cots and any personal care items, including a change of clothes.
THE CRUSADERS (approximately 3-4 years) & EAGLES (approximately 4-5 years)
This program is available for children ages four years to school-age and maintains a classroom environment. This classroom licensed for 20 children, and maintains a ratio of one caregiver per ten children. The child should be at least four years of age, completely independent in the bathroom, and able to function in a small group for a minimum of 15-20 minutes. Holy Cross provides all meals (two snacks and a hot lunch), equipment, developmentally appropriate toys and educational materials. Families provide the bedding to go on their cots and any personal care items, including a change of clothes.
Preschool vs. Daycare
The Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Programs at Holy Cross are a great way to introduce your preschool aged child to a classroom environment in a friendly Christ-centered approach. Classes meet from 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.; Monday, Wednesday & Friday for Pre-Kindergarten and Tuesday & Thursday for Preschool.
These programs focus on helping your child learn about letter and number formation, phonetic sounds, and different math and science concepts. Learning is done in both small and large group settings to ensure your child grasps the subject matter in a variety of applications. In addition to our curriculum, students also learn valuable classroom skills, such as working in groups, following directions, waiting your turn, and other basic classroom etiquette. Snacks are provided by the students on a rotating basis and outside playtime on our new playground equipment is built-in every day, weather permitting.
The preschool program is available for children who are three years old and the pre-kindergarten program is available for children who are four years old, both by August 1st.
Our goal is to provide a well-rounded school experience for your child that will instill a life-long love of learning. Our program is led by a certified teacher. Please call the Early Childhood Office to schedule a tour and see our classroom. We look forward to meeting you!
Please note that the Preschool & Pre-K programs are offered independent of the day care by Holy Cross but additional childcare is available upon request.
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Address
Holy Cross Early Childhood Center
2003 NE Englewood Road
Kansas City, MO 64118
Phone Numbers
Early Childhood Office: 816-452-9113
Fax Number: 816-452-8263
Early Childhood Center | ecc@holycrosskc.org
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