St. Paul Early Education Center

Now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year.

(3-5 Year Olds Morning - Pre-K Afternoon)

Philosophy of the Center

St. Paul Early Education Center is a non-profit Christian center for young children and their families.  It is a place where children are encouraged to develop their own unique, individual skills and talents.  The center provides a healthy, loving child-centered environment to aid young children in their social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth.  Programs to support and encourage parents of young children are also provided as an integral part of our program.

Staff

The school is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of nine members, two of whom are parents of children in the early education center.  Our faculty has been carefully selected for experience and love of children.  All teachers have an Early Childhood Education Degree or a Bachelor's Degree in Education. All assistant teachers have experience and an Early Childhood Education degree or certification for the Department of Human Services.

Curriculum

The curriculum in all classes will include:

•     Art                    Literature
•     Bible Lessons          Math Concepts
•     Science                Music
•     Language Arts         Socialization
•     Listening Skills        Self Awareness
•     Large and Small Motor Development 

Schedule/Program

We will follow the vacation schedule of the Berea Public Schools - September-May.

3's    M-T    9:15 - 11:15 am *after Christmas 9:15-11:45am  

4's    W-Th-F      9:15-11:45 am

Pre-K    T-W-Th-F       12:30 - 3:00 pm

Pre-K Class

This 4-day program is for children who:

•     Are not ready for kindergarten
•     Need additional time to develop necessary skills
•     Have late birthdays
•     Would benefit from a 4-day program

The Pre-K class uses different stories, activities and field experiences from the 4 year old class.  Therefore, children may attend the 4 year old class prior to attending the Pre-K class.  However, it is not necessary to do so.

Child/Teacher Ratio

3-year olds    18/2

4-year olds    18/2

Pre-K          18/2

Parent Participation

During the school year, a series of programs will be offered to assist and support parents of young children.  Parents are welcome to visit the school.  A conference will be held in March to discuss your child's progress.  Information will be sent home regularly regarding the activities at the center.  A meeting will be held for the parents to tour the facility, meet the staff and become familiar with the goals and objectives of the program.

Tuition

Supply/Registration fee:  $40.00 per family plus $10 for each additional child.

•     2 day 3's     2 hours   $75.00 monthly (after Christmas 2 1/2 hours)
•      3 day 4's     2 1/2 hours   $100.00 monthly
•     4 day Pre-K   2 1/2 hours   $120.00 monthly

If a second child attends, his/her tuition is reduced $10.00 each month.

Scholarships

There are a limited number of scholarships available to assist with tuition.  Decisions, based on need, are made by the Scholarship Committee.  All information is kept confidential within the Scholarship Committee.  An application is included in each enrollment package.  Contributions can be made using your special offering envelopes.

Enrollment Information

•     A non-refundable fee of $40.00 per family plus $10 for each additional child is due with the application.

•     Children must be 3 by October 1 for the 3-year-old class and 4 by October 1 for the 4-year-old  or Pre-K class - or have the approval of the director.

•     All children must be toilet trained.

•     For further information or to schedule an appointment or observation, call St. Paul Lutheran Church at 440-243-1144.

Enrollment Process

•     The physician's form will be sent to you along with the emergency transportation authorization form.  These must be returned to the center by the first day of school.

•     September tuition is due by August 1st.  Please make the check payable to St Paul Early Education Center.

•     There will be a parent meeting to review the school procedures.

•     Return the application with the $40.00 non-refundable fee to:  St. Paul Early Education Center, 276 E. Bagley Road, Berea, OH  44017

St. Paul Early Education Center is owned and operated by St. Paul Lutheran Church and supervised by the Board of Directors.

Contact information: North East Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org/   or The National ELCA at www.elca.org

Send mail to officestaff@stpaulberea.org with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 03/03/08