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1900 Wellesley Avenue • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105 (651) 696-5437

 

 

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The Programs We Offer

Nativity Early Learning Center has excellent programs with convenient hours and a long-term, dedicated and loving staff. Our staff/child ratios have led to successful social and academic outcomes. The children feel secure and look forward to coming to school because of our supportive and interactive staff/family relationships.

NELC serves families of children ages 33 months to 12 years who typically reside in the communities surrounding Nativity.

We offer scheduling options and programs that meet a variety of family needs.

Half Day Preschool

2 day program

• Tues/Thurs
• 33 months to 4 years
• 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Noon to 2:30 p.m.

3 day program

* Mon/Wed/Fri
* 4-5 years old
* 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Noon to 2:30 p.m.

 

Curriculum Highlights

• Saint of the Month
• Bible Story Time
• Special "Snow Day"
• Monthly Themes
• Show and Tell
• Letter of the Week


 

Must be completely toilet trained to attend

Staff to child ratio of 1:10

This program follows the Nativity School calendar

Full Day Preschool

• 33 months to 5 years
• 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Program Day Options:

• 5 days a week (M-F)
• 4 days a week (M-Th)
• 3 days a week (M,W,F)
• 2 days a week (T,Th)

Curriculum Highlights

•Gym Time and Large Motor Room at Nativity School
• Sign Language
• Spanish Learning
• Bible Story Time
• Letter of the Week
• Weekly Themes

Must be completely toilet trained to attend

Staff to child ratio of 1:8

Extended Day

Children enrolled at Nativity School in grades Kindergarten-6

• 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and
• 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Program Day Options:

• 5 days a week (M-F)
• 4 days a week (M-Th)
• 3 days a week (M,W,F)
* 2 days a week (T,Th•

Curriculum Highlights

•Weekly Classroom Activities
• Homework Time
• Snack
• Free Choice Time
• Outside Time
• Large Motor Room
• Children are able to participate in extracurricular activities at Nativity School



Staff to Child ratio of 1:15
Summer Camp

Ages 33 months to 6th grade

• 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Program Day Options:

• 5 days a week (M-F)
• 4 days a week (M-Th)
• 3 days a week (M,W,F)
• 2 days a week (T, Th)

Must be completely toilet trained to attend

Half-Day Preschool and Full Day Preschool Age Eligibility

Children entering the 3 year-old programs must be 33 months old and fully toilet trained, no pull-ups by August 31. Children entering the 4 year-old programs must be 4 years old by August 31. This policy helps to ensure a positive learning environment for each child and reflects Nativity School 's admittance policy that requires children entering Kindergarten be 5 years old by August 31.

Half-Day Preschool and Full Day Preschool Age Eligibility

Children entering the 3 year-old programs must be 33 months old and fully toilet trained, no pull-ups by August 31. Children entering the 4 year-old programs must be 4 years old by August 31. This policy helps to ensure a positive learning environment for each child and reflects Nativity Schools admittance policy that requires children entering Kindergarten be 5 years old by August 31.