St. Dunstan's Early Learning Center (ELC)
281-444-8711
Early Childhood Director: Ms. Evelyn Rathburn
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages 6 weeks through pre-K (4-5yrs old)
(as of September 1st)
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Welcome to St. Dunstan's Early Learning Center (ELC)!
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Mission Statement
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To provide a Christian educational environment that enriches the spiritual lives of children and nurtures their hearts, souls and minds.
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Core Beliefs
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At St. Dunstan’s Early Learning Center, we believe: Children are God’s most cherished creations. Miracles happen every day. Children’s imaginations are limitless and immeasurable. Families who share Christian values provide stability for children. Faith in Jesus Christ gives meaning and purpose to our lives.
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Overview
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Throughout the year, children will participate in a variety of experiences that will help children develop creativity, independence and self-confidence:
Chapel (Opening of each day) Music and movement Science and Social Studies Pre-reading and pre-writing skills Math readiness skills Gross Motor skills playtime Fine Motor skills playtime Story time and creative drama Learning centers Arts and crafts Special Guests (community helpers) Special celebrations Holiday parties Spanish and Sign Language Instruction
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Our Philosophy
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St. Dunstan’s Early Learning Center program offers a variety of learning experiences that stimulate children’s imaginations, their natural ability to learn and help them explore and interact with the world around them.
Age appropriate activities develop and encourage a child’s sense of wonder, pleasure and well being. Learning Centers provide opportunities for creativity, choices and independence. The curriculum emphasizes socialization, oral language development and motor skills.
The Christ-centered preschool curriculum provides age-appropriate learning activities which focus on the following areas: cognitive skills, social interaction and behavior skills, the development of language, physical abilities, self-concept, creative expression, routine personal tasks and self/health/safety. Student schedules reflect a balance between structure and free choice and active and quiet times.
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Board Members
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Louise Durnell, Director of Children’s Ministries, St. Dunstan’s
Evelyn Rathburn, Director of St. Dunstan's Early Learning Center
Advisory Board Members:
Lynne Dozier, Chair
Reading Specialist K-12, Klein ISD
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Louise Durnell, Advisor
St. Dunstan’s Director of Children’s Ministries
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Tina Gonzalez, Parent
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Susan Phelan, Parishioner
Retired, Klein ISD
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Julia Brehm, Parent
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Carl Luckenbach, Parishioner
Vice President, Elsey & Associates Surety/Insurance
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Manette Maddox, Parishioner
Accounting Manager, Halliburton, Inc.
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Matt Horak, Parishioner
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Find Out More
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To learn more about our Early Learning Center program, feel free to call or email us. We look forward to sharing God's love with your child in our learning environment!
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