Thursday, 2/23/2012

General Information Welcome to St. Andrew's Early Childhood Center! LOCATION St. Andrews Early Childhood Center (ECC) is located on the grounds of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church at 3008 Old Raleigh Road in Apex, North Carolina.  Landmarks nearby include US 64 West and Eva Perry Regional Library.  The Early Childhood Center is housed on the first floor of the CARE Center (Community and Religious Education Center.) HOURS OF OPERATION 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LUNCH Each day parents send a nutritious lunch and drink for their child.  Children usually eat between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.  Generally there is no snack in the morning prior to lunch; however, there may be times when cooking experiences are incorporated to enhance our theme for the day. TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Each classroom has two co-teachers who share equal responsibility for the students.  In each three year old classroom, there are 12 students.  Our four year olds classrooms have 12-14 students, and our Five Day classroom has 18 students.  All teachers have extensive experience working with young children, and are provided with continuing education classes to enhance their teaching skills.  All ECC Staff members receive training in CPR and First Aid each August. A well-stocked first aid kit is readily available to the staff. CALENDAR Our school year begins after Labor Day and concludes before Memorial Day (no classes in June).  In general, we will follow a "Catholic School" calendar, similar to those of Catholic elementary schools in the Cary/Apex area. ORIENTATION A "Meet the Teacher" Day and an Orientation Day for both students and parents will be scheduled prior to Labor Day (usually during the last week of August). CONFERENCES Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled at least once during the year.  Our teachers are always willing to schedule additional conferences at other times if parents would like to discuss their childs progress.   Likewise, should a concern arise in the classroom, the teacher will be in touch with the parent.  We want to work together to do what is best for each child. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Parents are encouraged to visit the classrooms after the first month of school.  Children need the first several weeks to adjust to the school environment.   In addition, parents are needed in several other capacities, from Room Mothers to Fundraising to Playground Equipment and Maintenance.  Please take advantage of the opportunity to share your time and talents! ECC INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If we experience inclement weather, please stay tuned to school closings / delays in the media, ie., Closings / Delays Announced at WRAL.COM If Wake County Schools announces...     - that schools will be closed for the day, ECC will also be closed.     - a delayed OPENING, ECC hours will be 11 AM-1 PM.     - an early CLOSING of ONE hour, ECC normal hours will be in effect.     - an early CLOSING of TWO or more hours, please come       to the ECC to pick up your child immediately.