The St. James Child Development Center, located at St. James Lutheran Church, has been 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 or at our website: https://www.stjamescdc.com/ …
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm
Age Range of Children: Six weeks to Six years
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 programs 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 (CDC):
Our Child Development Center — 107 enrolled!
Warm Summer Greetings from St. James CDC! We celebrated our kindergarten cohort as they graduated this past month. The class of ten children gave speeches, performed several songs they have been working on, then accepted their diplomas. We wish all of the children the best in their future educational endeavors.
A successful Summer Family Picnic Fundraiser was held at Alderbrook Park in Brush Prairie, Washington in June. More than 200 attendees came together to support the Child Development Center with a day of fun filled outdoor activities. Field games, swimming, a train ride, pedal boats on the lake, and mini golf were just some of the activities offered. A delicious catered lunch was enjoyed by all. The event raised $16,500 to benefit the early learning program at St. James. Staff will be updating equipment and supplies in each classroom with the funds earned.
–Patrick Earnest, Childcare Director
