• 1 Welcome to the ELC

    Our Early Learning Center consists of a 3 and a 4 year-old half and full-day program that focuses on social/emotional development, while also providing opportunities to develop essential learning skills and concepts through active learning in an exciting environment.
  • 2 Academic Growth

    The ELC fosters academic learning of conceptual themes through actives such as

    * letter songs and chants
    * block building
    * dramatic play
    * painting and drawing
  • 3 Social Growth

    Morning circle times, center times and outdoor play, as well as snack and lunch times provide opportunities for

    * peer interactions
    * problem solving
    * social-emotional life lessons
  • 4 “My husband & I were truly blessed to have both of our boys attend the ELC at St. Anthony School. We couldn't have asked for a better place to send our children in their foundational years of learning.”

    Mary D'Avirro
  • 5 We have been so pleased with our daughter's pre-school experience at the ELC - academically, socially, and spiritually

    Millard Family


ELC Mission

At St. Anthony School Early Learning Center we are committed to nurturing a God-centered environment that fosters a deep sense of value for self and others and an appreciation for learning.


Arts and Crafts

ELC Programs

Our Early Learning Center programs focus on social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of the child through age-appropriate activities within an exciting learning environment. We foster academic learning through conceptual themes and activities and encourage peer interactions through our daily schedule.

Making Friends

The ELC also focuses on building community and a sense of belonging by having students participate in activities such as The Blessing of The Animals, May Day presentations, the Christmas program and the school wide and monthly Mass gatherings.




More about our Programs (click here)

ELC Curriculum

Preschool Curriculum (click here)

Religion

  • Jesus welcomes me
  • God knows and loves me
  • God gives us all that is good
  • Jesus is God's son
  • I belong to a church family
  • I love God
  • Seasonal/Holidays and Holy Days

Support Classes

  • Library
  • Spanish
  • Music

Reading Readiness/Phonics

  • Letter recognition (A-Z)
  • Recognize name
  • Recognize rhyming words
  • Calendar (days of week, month)
  • recites the alphabet

Math

  • Identify basic colors
  • Identify basic shapes
  • Count from 1-10
  • Identify numerals 1-10
  • Classify object according to size, color, and shape
  • Make comparisons
  • Recognize patterns
  • Arrange things in sequential order

Science

  • Our bodies
  • Plants and animals
  • Weather and seasons
  • Germs

Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum (click here)

Religion

  • Jesus welcomes me
  • God knows and loves me
  • God gives us all that is good
  • Jesus is God's son
  • I belong to a church family
  • I love God
  • Seasonal/Holidays and Holy Days

Other

  • Calendar
  • Journal writing
  • Center Activities
  • Book-it Reading program
  • Field Trips/speakers

Support Classes

  • Library
  • Spanish
  • Music

Reading Readiness/Phonics

  • Letter recognition
  • Letters Aa-Zz beginning sounds (initial position)
  • Writing: correct formation of letter (upper case and lower case)
  • Correct Pencil grip/scissors grip

Math

  • Intro to numbers/counting
  • Shapes/patterns
  • Classifying/sorting
  • Sequencing
  • numbers 0-20
  • Measuring

Science

  • Weather/seasons
  • germs
  • bugs/insects
  • plants

Social Studies

  • Holidays
  • Safety
  • Families

Other programs

More Programs and Services

  • Hot Lunch Learn More
  • After School Programs Learn More
  • Prime Time (Music and Movement)
  • Music with Mr Mick
  • Hula

The After School Program is an extension of the school day that focuses on learning through play within the structure of a school environment. It is available on a monthly basis ($150/mo) or an hourly basis ($7.50/hr), based on space available. A 24 hour notice is required for hourly care, as space and availability are limited. After School Care runs until 5:00 p.m. everyday. see extended student care


Other programs that are offered to ELC students include: Prime Time(Music and Movement), Music with Mr. Mick, and Hula. These are subject to change, so please check the website regularly for updates. see extracurricular programs

Safe and Caring Schools

Safe and Caring Schools

The Early Learning Center also participates in the Safe and Caring Schools program. Safe and Caring Schools is a school-wide character education program that focuses on building a community of family and respectful learners. The monthly Safe and Caring theme is incorporated into the Early Learning curriculum as well.



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Faculty and Staff

Our highly qualified staff is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment that focuses on the development of the “whole child.” All teachers have a specialized degree in the field and are willing partners with parents in the care and education of young children. see faculty page



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