St. John's Child Care Center

In 1971 St. John’s created a committee to set up a program of before school care, including breakfast. In addition to Emerson, John Muir and Le Conte Schools were surveyed. With Session approval and $1,200 seed money, a director/lead teacher was employed. With volunteer help and two work-recreation students, the program began with an enrollment of 16 children. The St. John’s 1976 annual report notes that a Child Care Board, which included members of St. John’s as well as parents, and community representatives, was overseeing the program. In that same year an infant care program was begun with funds from the State.

We specialize in the care of infants and toddlers from the age of three months to three years. Our educated, caring teachers provide individualized care within the group setting. We experience very little staff turnover. Our daily activities are developmentally appropriate and play-based. We celebrate the diversity of our families and staff by encouraging respect and acceptance for all people. St. John’s ChildCare Program is a non-profit agency, governed by a board of directors. Our Board of Directors is comprised of parents, community members and St. John’s church members.