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The Light of Christ Early Childhood
Center (ECC) is a Catholic School offering both full and half day programs
for children age 2 to 5 years.
We are committed to providing a developmentally appropriate program that
encourages the spiritual, physical, intellectual, social, and emotional
areas of total child growth. The faculty and staff of the Early Childhood
Center, assisted by supportive community and family members, seek to ensure
an accepting, safe, secure, Christian environment where children are free to
learn and grow.
The Early
Childhood Center, supported by Light of Christ Catholic Church, is a
licensed facility under Pinellas County License Board, and also is part of
the Diocese of St. Petersburg's Office of Catholic Schools and Centers.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
The Early Childhood Center is now a participating center for the Voluntary
Pre-K Program. If your child was four on or before September 1, 2011 you
qualify for state subsidized tuition for three hours per day. For more
information, please contact the Early Childhood Center office at 442-4797.
Our Goals
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To
create an atmosphere where spiritual values are taught and developed. |
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To encourage
the unique qualities of each child and to be sensitive to his/her needs. |
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To create a
caring and nurturing atmosphere that fosters creativity and a positive
self-image. |
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To maintain a
stimulating and positive learning environment which encourages
successful early childhood experiences and academic accomplishments. |
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To provide a
developmentally appropriate curriculum that strives to meet the
individual needs of children. |
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To provide a physical environment
that is safe, clean, healthy and child oriented. |
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To
cultivate in each child an understanding of and respect for others,
including those who are different in race, creed, culture, social status, or
with mental or physical differences. |
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To develop
physical coordination and skills. |
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To provide a
multitude of hands-on activities designed to encourage the child's
understanding of mathematical and scientific concepts. |
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To develop the
child's understanding of receptive and expressive language |
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To assist the
children in exploring, discovering, and respecting the world around them
and to encourage a sensitivity toward all living creatures. |
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To broaden each
child's knowledge of his/her community. |
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To support
teachers with training, resources, and the freedom to create a unique
learning experience for children. |
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To create an atmosphere of mutual respect
between parents and teachers and support frequent communication to ensure a
quality program for each child. |
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