St. Joseph Children’s Center

“We believe our childcare is an extension of the home; it is crucial that parents are closely involved in our program.” – Children’s Center Staff

Our Children’s Center provides a safe and nurturing environment in which the child is able to develop cognitively, socially, physically, and emotionally, through a creative program of planned activities, within a day care setting. We educate children in the values of life, family and positive interpersonal relationships. We encourage children to internalize the values of self-discipline, mutual respect, personal morality, and social justice.

Toddler Program

• Available to children 1-2 ½ years and not potty trained

• Average class ratio of 1 staff member to 7 children

• Assist in the development of self-help skills

• Indoor play and supervised natural play outdoor area

• 2 snacks per day

Preschool Room

• Available to children enrolled in Montessori Preschool, ages 2 ½ - 5 years and potty trained

• Positive social interaction aiding in social and personal development

• Planned activities to stimulate and develop creative potentials

• Nutritious snack

Kinders/B.A.S.I.C. Room (Before and After School Instructional Care)

• Available to children enrolled at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Kindergarten – 12 years

• Assist children to find creative energy outlets before and after school

• Provide enrichment opportunities to develop children’s interests

• Homework support

• Nutritious snack

Summer Program

• The summer program begins on the 1st day of summer break

• Science projects and amazing arts & crafts

• Mid-Columbia summer reading program

The Children’s Centers hours of operation are from 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday.
The facility is closed on the following days:

• New Year's Eve - Noon closure (if a weekday)

• New Year’s Day (if it lands on a weekend, closed on day before or after)

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• President’s Day

• Good Friday- Noon Closure

• Easter Monday

• Memorial Day

• Fourth of July

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Day Before Thanksgiving - Noon closure

• Thanksgiving Day

• Day after Thanksgiving

• Christmas Eve - Noon closure (if a weekday)

• Christmas Day (if it lands on a weekend, closed on day before or after)

Snow Days!

St. Joseph’s Children’s Center follow the closures and delayed starts of St. Joseph’s Catholic School. In the event of a 2 hour delay, the Children’s Center will open 2 hours later at 8 am. When school has been canceled, the Children’s Center will close as well. 

Questions?  Please contact our Children’s Center at 509-586-1428