Saint Jerome ECC is a Nationally Accredited Faith-based year-round preschool, since 1980.
The primary purpose of St. Jerome Early Childhood Center is to provide a supportive environment in which children, parents, and the community shall benefit. Our Center shall provide an educational learning environment in which each child through his or her efforts, can realize his or her God given capabilities. The SJECC experience shall include spiritual, physical, and social development as well as personal guidance given by skilled personnel whose primary interest is the child.
Our Center is based on Catholic values and traditions. St. Jerome ECC welcomes children of all nationalities, religions, languages and eithnic backgrounds. At St. Jerome we stress the importance of understanding and respecting the cultures of all the families we serve. We strive to nurture all children's self esteem and sense of belonging. We make every effort to build a trusting relationship with each child from the first day.
Our team of preschool educators are committed to providing a quality experience focused on Catholic teachings, for children, ages 6 weeks to 4 years. Our goal is to build a team that is dedicated, fun, and nurturing.
To create a quality learning environment, Saint Jerome ECC requires all lead teachers to have Early Childhood Education degree or have experience working with preschool aged children. In addition all of our staff is expected to further their education by attending developmental traings, conferences and workshops that include but are not limitded to:
Texas Child care Regulations
First Aid/CPR
Stop the Bleed
Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness
Drills: Fire, Lock downs, & Shelter in Places
Implementing age appropriate curriculum, and activities
Child development
Crisis control
Classroom management
Food handeling and nutrition.