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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A child's earliest years include some of the most unique and valuable stages of life. At Nativity, our most important responsibility is to provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and responsive setting for children. We are committed to supporting each child's development by recognizing and respecting individual differences and potential.

The staff and teachers of the Nativity Early Learning Center agree that even more important that what children carry in their backpacks, are the experiences they carry with them from their earliest years as they grow and mature.

We invite you to share and discover with us the beautiful treasures that lie within each individual child.

The NELC offers excellent academic programs grounded in Christian faith and strong traditions for children 33 months to 12 years old. The NELC offers half day and full day preschool and Kindergarten-6th grade extended day programs for before and after school. In addition to our school year programs we also offer a summer camp program with on-and-off site weekly educational and fun field trips, special themes each week, bi-weekly part trips, sprinkler fun and gardening.

• The NELC has convenient hours for parents’ work schedules. The NELC is open from 6:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday.

• Half Day Preschool Highlights: letter of the week, show and tell, "Saint of the Month", Bible storytime, special snow days and holiday/birthday celebrations. ***See program plan for more specific information.

• Full Day Preschool highlights: Gym time across the street at Nativity School, sign language, Spanish learning, Bible storytime with Father Joe and letter of the week.  ***See program plan for more specific information.

• Low Ratios allow the teacher to spend more time with individual children and to know more about their learning readiness and interests. It also creates a more comfortable environment for children.

• The NELC meets health and safety standards to make sure your child is safe. The NELC is licensed by the MN Department of Human Services.

• The NELC has knowledgeable teachers in the field of Early Childhood Education and developmentally appropriate activities.