ST. JAMES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1315 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
503-227-2439 HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:15am - 6:00pm
AGE RANGE OF CHILDREN: six weeks - six years old

Certified by the state of Oregon since 1981

To inquire about openings, rates, or for more information please contact the Child Development Center at 503-227-2439.

MISSION: The St. James Child Development Center (CDC) provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that allows children to explore their intellectual, emotional, physical, creative and spiritual selves.

VALUES:
Children
Compassionate Care
Education
Diversity
Inclusive Resources
Community

PURPOSES:
Provide a caring environment and age-appropriate program that will support the children through their stages of development.
Provide age-appropriate programs to meet the individual needs of each child in cooperation with the St. James congregation.
Include teachings about diversity within our program.
Maximize the resources of our assets, environment, relationships and all programming of the CDC.

OBJECTIVES:
Provide age-appropriate environment and curriculum that addresses the whole child: emotionally, intellectually, creatively, physically and spiritually.
Welcome and include people of diverse cultures, religions, spiritual orientations, sexual identities, economic resources and world views.
Foster communication and cooperation between members of the CDC and between the CDC, the congregation of St. James and the downtown community.
Value the diverse resources of the environment, staff, families and congregation.

NEWS FROM THE ST. JAMES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER:

Spring is in the air at St. James CDC!  We recently wrapped up our annual See's Candy Fundraiser.  With the funds raised, we were able to purchase new cribs for the Infant/Mobile Center, new carpets, art supplies, and classroom materials.  Fundraisers are an integral part of our program as tuition alone does not cover all costs associated with running a high quality center.

Children are enjoying the improving weather with walks and adventures out of the building in our beautiful city!  The children are excited to begin going to the Farmers Market again weekly to purchase healthy treats to enjoy as a class.  We are thankful that our wonderful downtown location affords us to venture out with ease.

Staff will be participating in In-Service Day in the coming month.  During this time, teachers participate in a 2 hour training, and spend another 2 hours cleaning their classrooms.

Happy Spring!