St. Jerome Early Childhood Center Website

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Dear Friends,

Thank you for your interest in St. Jerome Early Childhood Center. Established in 1990, we are celebrating our 25^th year of service to our parish and community this year. God has been so good to us! We have been blessed with faith-filled dedicated teachers and staff. Our families are involved and supportive of all of our efforts, as we seek to provide the best possible early childhood program for children ages 2-5. As a nationally accredited (NAEYC) educational program, the environment we provide is one of the highest quality, as we serve the needs of the whole child – physically, socially, emotionally, academically and most importantly, spiritually. First and foremost, St. Jerome ECC is a Catholic school, one where the presence of Christ is known in our words and in our actions.

I have had the pleasure of serving as the school’s administrator since 1993. I have worked side by side with staff and families to continually seek ways to improve our early childhood program. Our preschool children are more than well-prepared for their educational and spiritual journey as they leave St. Jerome ECC. We continue to hold each one in prayer. We are humbled and honored to have been their first step out into the world. We know that God will be with them on their journey and we ask for God’s blessing as we continue our work in His Name.

Sincerely in Christ,

Denise Roach, Administrator

St. Jerome Early Childhood Center

Hours of Operation are 7:30am to 5:30pm

Accredited by NAEYC’s
National Academy of Early
Childhood Programs

Our preschool is centrally located between Seminole, Largo,

Indian Rocks Beach and Reddington Beach.

Apply/Enroll

Please click here to access the 2015-2016 application/re-enrollment menu for the 2015-2016 school year starting in August 2015.

Also, there is space available for our current school year running until June 2015. Please call our office at (727) 596-9491 for information or click here for details.

We will having our annual summer program in June and July with after care available. Please click here for summer program information.

Hours for 2014-15 are 7:30a-5:30p

Space Available for our 2, 3 and 4 VPK classess
Full and part time options available

Tours are available during any office hours. We are excited to show you all the school has to offer!

Contact us anytime at 727-596-9491 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Child Restraint

Child restraint laws have changed! Please click here to read the new laws as of January 2015.

Position Available

St. Jerome Early Childhood Center, Largo, is seeking a faith-filled, qualified person for a part-time Exended Care Teacher and an EC Assistant Teacher. Applicants are asked to send a letter of interest to Denise Roach, Administrator, St. Jerome Early Childhood Center ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to request an application packet or call 596-9491. Visit our website at stjeromeearlychildhoodcenter.org for qualifications, a job description, and information about St. Jerome Early Childhood Center. EOE

Please click here for detail job description for the Extended Care Teacher.

Please click here for detail job description for the EC Assistant Teacher.

Please click here for qualifiations for the open positions.

Mommy and Me

Our popular 'Mommy and Me' (or daddy, grandma, grandpa, nanny, etc) play group will now meet on Fridays in one of our ECC classrooms. Caregivers and their pre-school children (4 and under), who are not already in school will be welcome to explore and enjoy all our center has to offer.

Each week, we will continue to offer a story, a craft, and a song option with one of our ECC Staff members on hand to facilitate. Make use of our environment and materials and spend some quality time with your child/ren while making new friends in a safe and controlled environment.

Please click here for detail information including meeting dates and times.

Enrichment Programs

We are happy to expand our program to include enrichment programs. We are offering Spanish, Yoga, Little Techs and Soccer!! Please click the following for detail information or call our office at (727) 596-9491

Enrichment Flier

Family Handbook

Our 2014-15 Family Handbook is available to view online and print. Please click here to open.

Can you sponsor a student?

Are you interested in sponsoring a student? Tuition ranges from $2,500 to $4,000 a year for various programs. Your sponsorship can send a child to our center that wouldn't usually be able to attend. Please call the ECC office for details. (727) 596-9491.

2015 Spring-Alumni Picnic

Please join us in celebrating our 25th anniversary during the Spring Family and Alumni Picnic. This year it will be held April 18, 2015. Detailed fliers coming home soon!

Third Thursday

Please come join St. Jerome ECC's 'Third Thursday' series. Each third Thursday of the month, we will host a parent gathering. Please check back or ask the office for the upcoming topic.

Newsletters

Our monthly newsletters are now available on our website. Please click here for the newsletter page. Happy reading!

School Supply and Donation list

Please click here for the Family Supply Donation list. Also, please remember each child should have a backpack or bag to carry items to and from school. Please be sure the backpack is large enough to fit the communication folder, crafts and lunch box if staying for extended day. The standard size for regular school will usually accomodate their needs. The smaller size backpacks are harder to manage.

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