Mission

To offer an educational experience in which all children can explore and learn about themselves and their environment.  The curriculum encourages children to learn how to make their own decisions whenever possible and appropriate.  To provide balanced opportunities for all aspects of the child’s life; fostering competence in social, intellectual, emotional, creative, and physical development along with a sound foundation for learning.

Infant Room

Our infant room is very child appropriate. We have a teacher to child ratio of 1 to 4. Each child has their own crib. In addition we sponsor a very successful grandparent volunteer program that provides extra attention and care for your child.

Our providers are very educated on early childhood education. The Infant room is supplied with activities that provide and promote large motor skills and fine motor skills, and eye hand coordination, that provide a well rounded foundation for learning. Our staff work with the children on basic sign language and incorporate it throughout the day. The children also are read to on a daily basis.

We provide an iron fortified formula for the children. However, if your child has special needs you can bring in their own formula and we will ensure it is given to them appropriately.

Toddler Room

 Our toddler room is a large spacious room that allows enough space for your toddler to experience a number of learning experiences. We are equipped with a number of educational toys, books and activities for your child’s growth and development. Your child will participate in daily art activities and in circle time as part of a monthly lesson plan that helps them prepare for preschool. A monthly calendar showing planned activities is sent home to allow you the opportunity to be involved in your child’s daily activities.

We have an outdoor secure play area that is used when the weather allows. An indoor gym is used at other times to ensure each child gets daily exercise and play time. Field trips are taken a few times each year to places that your child will find interesting and  a learning opportunity.

Preschool Room

The preschool room is divided between younger children and the older children. This makes sure your child continues to be in a learning environment as they grow and develop.

The pre school room is full of a number of educational experiences. On a daily basis each child participates in circle time which includes books, songs, and flannel board stories. The Monthly lesson Plan is sent home to let you and your child know what activities are planned.

Large and small motor skills are important to the development of your child. The young preschool children will be introduced to name recognition, and cooperative play. They will work on things such as paper cutting skills to playing games in the gym area to help them build teamwork skills and boost self confidence.

The older preschoolers work on things that are more appropriate for their age group. They are introduced to their ABCs, numbers, writing their name and other things that will help them as they prepare for kindergarten.

Staff

Mary Arnold - Director Has been with the center over 10 years.	255-1784 ext 2
Kym McPhail - Infant Teacher Has been with the center over 10 years.	255-1784 ext 2
Judy Peka - Old Pre-School Teacher Has been with the center over 10 years.	255-1784 ext 2
Stacey Allen- Young Pre-school Teacher Has been with the center over 5 years.	255-1784 ext 2
Melanie Cota - Toddler Teacher Has been with the center over 5 years.	255-1784 ext 2
Karen Block - Assistant Teacher Has been with the center over 5 years.	255-1784 ext 2
Rachel Arnold - Toddler Assistant Teacher Has been with the center over 2 years.	255-1784 ext 2
Bobbi Ostendorf - Infant Assistant Teacher Has been with the center over 2 years.	255-1784 ext 2
Grandma Darlene - Foster Grandparent Has been with the center over 2 years.	255-1784 ext 2

Parent Comments

“We knew we found the perfect daycare when our 10 month old daughter was teaching us sign language at the end of the day.  The skilled staff at Edu-Care are very attentive to the individual needs of the children in their care.  We know our children are not only safe at Edu-Care, but learning and thriving each day.”

Scott and Cindy Happe

“Being a new mother, I began researching daycare centers and once I found out that there was a foster grandparent at Edu-Care, I knew I had found the ideal daycare for our son.  The first time that I saw Xavier and Grandma Darlene rocking together, I knew that we made the right decision."

Becky and Elie Dubay

"Edu-care has been an important part of our lives for ten years. All three of our children attended the center full-time; our youngest is currently in the pre-school program. It will be a sad day for our family when our relationship with the exceptional daycare center end!

Edu-care provides a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. The teachers are incredible and provide a continuous learning atmosphere. Our children could read and write at a very early age and we give Edu-care much credit for that!"

Kurt and Carol Haakonson

"Our family has been coming to St. Joseph's Edu-care for almost two years now. What we like most about Edu-care is that it it not just "daycare" and not just "pre-school". It always feels like the staff here care very much for our kids and try to help us teach our kids educationally as well as them being loved and cared for. We strongly recommend to anyone to visit Edu-care when looking for a daycare/preschool for their kids.

John and Shelley Zenner