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Discover our Early Learning Programs
St. Joan of Arc Early Learning is an integral part of the Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel, build faith communities, and celebrate through worship and service to others. We are committed to developing the whole child using a developmentally appropriate approach to learning.
We believe every child should understand the following: God made me, God made me beautiful, and God made me wonderful. The Early Learning Programs help children develop a lasting relationship with Jesus through their work, play, exploration and problem solving through community with others. We believe every child has the right to develop to his/her fullest potential under God’s loving grace.
All children will be provided with a foundation in readiness skills preparing them for future success. Since children learn by doing, our curriculum will develop critical thinking skills, problem solving and the ability to explore the world around them.
Blessings,
Robyn Baker
Director Early Learning Programs
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Dear Families:
Welcome to the Early Learning Programs at St. Joan of Arc Parish and School. As a branch of the largest ministry of the parish, our programs currently service children 12 weeks of age through the year prior to kindergarden. In late 2019, classes were estabilished for children aged 3 to 5 to be offered in the lower level of the school building. Infant/toddler classes will be soley held at the Saint Joan of Arc's Early Learning Center. The Early Learning Center is an Unlicensed Registered Childcare Ministry Center.
Through research, we know that children learn best in a supportive, loving, home-like environments where they are encouraged by caring adults who observe and learn beside them. We believe that children should be given time, appropriate materials and encouragement to engage in meaningful relationships with others. Saint Joan of Arc preschool teachers encourage children to develop emotionally, spiritually, academically and socially. As teachers learn about and work with each child, they assess and guide the learning process empowering children to make sense of their world. Classroom environments have been carefully created and reflect a child-centered view of the world.
Materials and equipment, displayed in a functional yet inviting manner, spark children’s inner creativity. Varied abilities are accounted for in the preparation of the learning centers. Tools and props are rotated frequently to reflect the needs and interests of the group. Families and culture are celebrated in the early learning programs. The roles, contributions and relationships with and of parents/guardians to our programs is vital to our success.Welcome to the Early Learning Programs at St Joan of Arc we look forward to serving you.
Robyn Baker Janet Andriole Sarah Funk
Director Principal Assistant
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2020
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At St. Joan of Arc Early Learning Programs, we would like to honor our ELC and Preschool teams. Thank you for continuing to encourage and inspire! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
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EXPLANATION OF TERMINOLOGY
- “ELP” stands for the “Early Learning Programs” this includes the Early Learning Center, the Preschool, the Preschool Summer Programming and Out of School Time Programming
- “ELC” stands for the “Early Learning Center” the name of the physical building, at 4186 Broadway Street
- “PS” stands for the “Preschool” that is located in the lower level of “St. Joan of Arc Catholic School” the name of the physical building, at 500 E. 42nd Street
- “OST” stands for “Out of School Time” which represents the time of instruction between 3 PM and 6 PM (previously referred to as “Extended Care” and/or “Aftercare”
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Parent Testimonials
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"We are so grateful for SJOA preschool. It’s just the right foundation of faith and learning that we were hoping for with our daughter. We can’t say enough about the care that her teachers show and the quality of education we feel she is getting."
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"Our two girls have been in the SJOA Early Learning Programs for two years. They have both met great friends and had the good fortune of being cared for by some of the most loving and nurturing teachers. We feel very fortunate to have such a special place for them to spend their formative years, growing and learning."
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"We have had 2 children go through SJOA preschool program, and I literally can't say one negative thing about it, the teachers are so sweet and attentive to all the littles, my child comes home so excited to tell me about his "super awesome" day, and is actually learning and really retaining it all!"
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"Grateful for the preschool COVID e-learning. So many non SJOA families have shared with ours that they haven't had any communications with their preschool teachers or leadership at all. Thank you for the continual communications, updates, daily structure ideas, activities and for truly caring for and about us. "
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"We appreciate the educational information that has been sent for the preschoolers. It gives us resources and ideas on things to do and keep children engaged with school."
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"We love how much our daughter loves the preschool. She has grown so much in a short time. The teachers and staff love her like she is their own. Communication via the parents MomentPath application makes it easy to stay up to date on what’s going on and get a message to whoever needs it. We love having her at SJOA preschool."
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“The St Joan of Arc Preschool Program has been such a blessing to us. Our daughter has absolutely thrived with the play-based learning philosophy that lives within the preschool. Her confidence and social-emotional learning have improved greatly since being enrolled. She is building a robust foundation that will be a tremendous benefit in her years to come. We are extremely grateful for the teachers and staff that have all been highly involved in her education- they have become like family!”
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"We feel so blessed to be a part of such a caring preschool-especially in such a crazy time as right now. It’s been so fun to be able to catch up with what all of Andrew’s friends are doing with pictures posted daily. The “e-learning” weekly schedule has been fun because we can pick and choose what we want to do but it’s an easy theme to get us started. Our fifth grader loves playing teacher too! ❤️. We miss you all and can’t wait to get back to normal."
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"The entire SJOA Early Learning team has done an excellent job keeping the preschoolers connected. Elly loves seeing pictures and videos of her classmates learning from home. The materials have been fun and easy for us amateur teachers to navigate. "
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"SJOA has been great source of support for my family and I. I have three boys and they are all at SJOA. My youngest is in the preschool and he loves it! The teachers are so kind, loving and patient with our little one! The preschool teachers create such a fun learning experience, that he can’t wait to go to school."
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"We love St. Joan of Arc! It’s been fantastic having all three of our kids (4 months, 4 years, 8 years) at the same school. Specifically for our preschooler, it has been a great stepping stone as he is becoming comfortable within and school setting. The staff are communicative and genuinely seem to have our kiddo’s best interest at heart."
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"The SJOA preschool team has done an excellent job equipping us parents with resources and support to make the most of these unexpected and challenging circumstances. You’ve managed to quickly and meaningfully strengthen the virtual community that already existed in MomentPath, establish a new virtual presence on YouTube, and compile calendars of useful learning activities and videos (most of which I made it a point to share with my sister out in AZ who has two young kiddos). I must say, after only a couple weeks of trying to plan and facilitate quality days for our girls, I have a whole new level of appreciation for the work you do day in and day out. I am quite certain our family will emerge from this unusual time feeling even more connected and committed to the SJOA preschool than before. Thank you all!"
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