St Paul Luhrn Child Devpt Center

St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, an inner-city center that strives to provide an affordable, comprehensive Early childhood Development and Parent Education Program in a safe and nurturing faith-based program. St. Paul participated in a Community Mentoring Program serving twelve other child development centers. Our Mastered Trainer in this program helps build quality of early childhood education services to reach Texas Rising Star certification.

Child Care Food Program Two meals and two snacks are provided to approximately 65 children per day attending the child development center. The meals meet the high standards of the CACFP for age apropriate nutritional value supplying 2/3 of each childs daily requirments. Formula and baby food is also provided for each infant in care.

Child Care and Religious Training St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center Inc. provides developmentally appropriate early Childhood education accredited by the NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children To children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Qualified teachers who meet the NAEYC standards for Professional experience and education perform ongoing comprehensive assessment for each child using the Teaching Strategies Gold Program. This allows teachers to structure individual learning opportunities for every child and intentionally nurture growth through varied experiences. Developmental screening is also part of our evaluation process. Board members and volunteers donate time to enhance services to children and families.