Welcome to Nativity of Our Lord School Early Learning Center
1900 Wellesley Avenue • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105 (651) 696-5437

• Welcome to the NELC
  • Our Mission
  • Our Programs
  • Meet Our Staff
  • Prospective Parents
  • Parent Advisory Board
• Preschool Programs
  • Half Day Preschool
  • Full Day Preschool
  • Preschool Readiness
  • Kindergarten Readiness Skills
  • Toilet Training Policy
• Extended Day Grade K-6
  • Grades K-1
  • Grades 2-6
  • After School Enrichment
  • Extra Care Days
• Summer Camp 33mos-6th Grade
  • NELC Summer Camp & Registration
  • Field Trips
  • Enrichment Opportunities
• Photo Albums
  • Preschool
  • Extended Day
  • Summer Camp

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The Nativity Early Learning Center is nestled in the heart of Nativity's parish and school, occupying the two lower levels of the Lannan Center at 1900 Wellesley Avenue, directly across the street from Nativity School. This location allows for the convenient connection for families with school age and preschool children. We are the perfect answer for stay-at-home and working parents who need and expect quality education and care for their children.

Our Educational Philosophy

Nativity Early Learning Center is devoted to:

• All Areas of Development: Social/Emotional, Cognitive, Fine/Gross Motor Skills, Self Help Skills, Speech and Language, and Self Identity Skills
• Academic excellence
• Gospel message
• Community
• Peace and justice.

Our Mission

Nativity Early Learning Center is a partnership of children, parents and staff dedicated to developing the whole child and preparing each child for a successful school experience.

Our Program Goals

Our educational philosophy comes to life through the following goals established for all children enrolled in the NELC.

• Learn to work independently and accept one's own strengths and weaknesses
• Develop good character, self-respect and self-discipline
• Identify and enhance creative and intellectual skills
• Develop self-help, creative expression, speech, and language skills
• Learn to work in groups and to respect differences
• Build strong social development skills
• Develop problem solving skills
• Develop the necessary skills to resolve conflict peacefully.

The teachers and staff fulfill our mission and philosophy through a commitment to:

• Create a safe, nurturing environment
• Create an equal partnership of children, parents, staff and community.

Our Code of Conduct

Nativity Early Learning Center has developed and maintains a code of conduct which reflects Gospel values, self-esteem, and respect for others. The children are expected to use this code of conduct to guide them in choosing appropriate behavior.

1. Show respect for others

• Treat others as you want to be treated
• Share
• Cooperate with others
• Include others in play
• Be honest
• Help others

2. Follow directions the first time they are given

• Keep a positive attitude
• Show respect for all adults

3. Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself

• In the classroom
• On the playground
• Ask for permission before leaving the group

4. Stay in assigned areas

• In the classroom
• On the playground
• Ask for permission before leaving the group

5. Use appropriate language

• Name calling and teasing are not allowed
• Speak respectfully to all adults and other children

6. Use equipment properly

• Ask before using other peoples things and materials in the classroom
• Toys may not be used to harm others or yourself
• Put things back where they belong when you're done using them
• Take care of the toys and materials you are using