St. Gabriel Early Childhood Learning Center

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About Us

The Early Childhood Learning Center opened its doors August 19, 1982. Our current capacity is 110, infants through preschool. We offer full and part-time enrollment. The ECLC also sponsors a before and after school program for children enrolled in the St Gabriel Elementary school. Summer Safari is an exciting program for school-age children (K-5) that runs during the summer months. It includes swimming, art, science and many exciting and fun field trips! Could we possibly be any busier?

Every Detail that Matters to YOU

  • Fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of the Young Child
  • Degreed and certified teachers
  • Low staff to child ratio
  • Staff trained in CPR, First Aid, and Protecting God's Children
  • Secure entrances
  • Controlled drop-off and pick-up
  • Nutritious hot lunch and two snacks a day
  • Separate age-appropriate playgrounds
  • New, beautiful outdoor classroom with five senses garden and gazebo

A Day in the Life of a Child Enrolled in our Early Learning Center

  • Circle time (individual, small group, and large group activities)
  • Center time (a place to explore all the Educational Domains with a couple friends)
  • Time for prayer daily
  • Art (CHILD generated)
  • Story time
  • Outside play
  • Quiet time
  • Support for English Language learners
  • Friends
  • Curiosity
  • Confidence

No matter your needs, St. Gabriel E.C.L.C. is the place where little wishes become big dreams.

“Building a Strong Foundation for Life!”

 

Instilling the Faith

At St. Gabriel’s we incorporate our faith throughout the day. Childrenrecite prayers before meals and learn how to make the sign of the cross. Children are reminded that God is present in their everyday lives and that he is all around us in their “Circle of Grace”. Children are read Bible stories and learn songs about events and truths from scripture in ways that are meaningful to Children.

Embracing the Family

Family involvement is an important part of our program. At St. Gabriel we believe your involvement is essential for your child and their success of our school. It is through this partnership that that we are able to best meet each child’s and family’s needs. As teachers welcome families and their experiences, St. Gabriel becomes a richer place for everyone.

Challenging the Mind

Our curriculum is aligned with Missouri State Standards and is guided by developmentally appropriate practice.

At St. Gabriel we believe children learn best when they are able to construct knowledge through a wide array of hands on experiences. It is through these planned lessons that teachers extend children’s learning. This is done through developmentally appropriate lessons in areas of language, literacy, math, science, geography, religion, health/safety, music movement, gross and fine motor activities, dramatic play, art and sensory experiences. We believe that curriculum is everything that surrounds a Child during their day.

Feeding the Soul!

With Every breath we take, every action or interaction we cause, may God’s name be glorified! At St. Gabriel and in our services to the community, Christ is the reason. He is our focus. Let us strive together to be Christ like in the world. Together, we can change lives. Together, we can change the world! Beginning with a strong foundation for life, in Christ Jesus.



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Saint Gabriel
Early Childhood Learning Center
4737 N Cleveland Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117
jessicaeclc@gmail.com
(816) 453-4555 x221 | Fax 816-453-6254