St. Dennis Early Learning Center

2008-2009

St. Dennis opened the Early Learning Center in the Fall of 1998. The program is

located in the Learning Center building adjacent to the grade school. Beginning

school is a big step in your child's life.  We at St. Dennis want to do all we can to

make this experience a happy and rewarding one. Youngsters enrolled at the Center

will be exposed to a variety of enjoyable and educational experiences.  The curriculum

is designed to develop the whole child; socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically

and spiritually. The Early Learning Center will offer classes to children ages 3, 4, and 5

as well as child care and extended care. You may register for the following classes:

Preschool:

Morning Preschool Classes-8:15-11:15am

• Session 1: Mon., Wed., & Fri.- $1,875 per year
• Session 2: Tues. & Thurs. - $1,330 per year

Afternoon Preschool Class-12:15-2:45pm

• Session 3: Mon., Wed., & Fri. - $1,710 per year
• Session 4: Tues. & Thurs. - $1,225 per year

$50 preschool discount for each additional child in the family.

Extended Care: Extended Care will also be available for children ages 3 to Grade 7. 

Kindergartners who need Extended Care after their regular school day may register for

Half Day Child Care in addition to their Kindergarten class.  Children will have the

opportunity to eat a  nutritious breakfast and/or lunch at school.  These meals must be

prepared at home (hot lunch can be pre-ordered) and consumed at school.  A drink

& snack will be provided for the children who use the PM. extended care.

 Extended Care Hours:  7:00am-6:00pm

Extended Care Rate: $6.00 per hour for the first child. $3.50 per hour for each

additional child in the family. Drop-in rate: $6.50 per hour, $3.50 per hour for each

additional child.

Registration Fee: $125 per family, due at the time of registration. Once placed on a

class list, registration fee will be applied to your child's tuition and is non-refundable.

For more information or questions please contact the Early Learning Center at

(815) 838-5054.

Lisa Smith-Principal

Kathy Provancal-Admin. Assist.