As part of St. Anthony Catholic School, our program provides a Christian environment for children and families.  Our committed early childhood professionals provide a stimulating, nurturing early care and education experience through rich and diverse learning opportunities based on best practices.

Our professionally trained early childhood teachers are the strength of our program.  It takes a special person to work with very young children; therefore, we select our staff based on their nurturing abilities and educational background.  Our teachers are trained in CPR and First Aid.  They also receive continuing education through ongoing staff development.  Each staff member undergoes an extensive background check at the start of hire and then every five years.

• To provide an educational early learning experience in a Christian setting for the young child.
• To provide a safe, creative and attractive learning environment.
• To enhance the emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child.
• To maintain a professional and dedicated staff.
• To be committed to strengthening the interpersonal relationships between staff, children, and families.
• To introduce the children to Jesus Christ and to encourage them, in age appropriate ways, to begin seeking a relationship with Jesus.
• To provide an atmosphere where the love of Jesus Christ is modeled through the care and attention the children receive from Eagles’ Nest teachers and staff.

When a learning environment encourages exploration and discovery, children develop a sense of trust and belonging.  This type of environment is considered hands-on learning and learning through play.  Children in our classrooms are encouraged to discover things on their own.   They acquire the skills and abilities needed for a lifetime of learning through a carefully planned, developmentally appropriate environment arranged by the teachers.

Our environment contains the following elements to meet the needs of the children and promote successful experiences:

• Language Arts/Literacy materials promote listening, language, and pre-writing skills.
• Sensory materials facilitate the growth of tactile, visual, and auditory skills.
• Materials for creative expression (art, music, and drama) promote creative self-expression.
• Math and Science materials facilitate knowledge of numbers, sequence, measurement, and experimentation.
• Large and small-motor materials help develop hand-eye coordination and large muscle coordination.
• Visual symbols of our Christian faith set a foundation based on Christian values.