By the grace of the Holy Spirit and united by the Eucharist, the community of St. Helen is one of teaching, ministering, and worshiping, bringing all closer to God.
St. Helen Early Childhood Center
St. Helen Early Childhood Center 
Email: sthelenecc@sthelenchurch.org
Purpose
St. Helen Early Childhood Center provides opportunities
for the total development of each child: spiritual,
emotional, intellectual, social and physical. An emphasis
is placed on developmentally appropriate practices;
developing each child's self-esteem and creative potential.
St. Helen Early Childhood Center is licensed by the Texas
Department of Human Resources and is an extension of the
educational ministry of St. Helen Catholic Church.
Our teaching staff is degreed/certified in early childhood education. Experienced in
working with children, our staff receives continuing education in the field of early
childhood education throughout the year.
General Information
St. Helen Early Childhood Center serves children two
1/2 years through four years of age.
Classes are held throughout the school year only
Children may attend: two day classes (Tuesday/Thursday),
three-day classes (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) or all five days.
Class Times
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Extended Care
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Age Criteria
The age criteria for program admission is as follows:
- Turning-3s: Must be Born before March 1st, 2006
- Pre K-3: Must be age 3 by September 1st, 2008
- Pre K-4: Must be age 4 by September 1st, 2008
Please note that all Pre K-3 and Pre K-4 students must be potty trained in order to be eligible for enrollment.
Dress Code
Students are required to wear standardized dress, available for purchase at any discount
store, to class each day.
- Girls may wear jumpers, skorts, shorts and pants with a polo top.
- Boys may wear pants or shorts with a polo shirt .
Closed toe shoes are required, preferably sneakers.