EARLY LEARNING CENTER
The Early Learning Center (ELC) has operated for over 50 years and is well respected throughout the Greater New Orleans area. The ELC offers a half day, pre-school, Christian Developmental Program for 1 - 4 year olds. It is offered during the school year, with a 4 week summer camp option, Sunbuddies.
Upcoming Events
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2026-2027 Registration Opens for New Students
February 11, 2026
4 year old class Mardi Gras Parade
February 12, 2026
Parent / Teacher Conferences - No School
February 13 - February 22, 2026
Mardi Gras Holiday, School resumes on Monday, February 23
March 11, 2026
Spring Photos
March 20, 2026
Sunbuddies Registration Opens for Current Students
March 27, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Spring Music Program, Art Show and Auction
April 3 - April 12, 2026
Easter Holiday, School resumes on Monday, April 13
April 17, 2026
Sunbuddies Registration Opens for Current Students
April 29, 2026
Class Group Photographs
May 4 - 8, 2026
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5, 2026
GiveNOLA Day
May 22, 2026
Moving Up Ceremony for 4 year-olds / Last Day of School
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General Information
During the school year, classes are held from 9:00am – 12:00pm on weekdays.
Extended day options are available until 2:00pm on Monday through Thursday.
During the summer, the ELC offers a 4-week summer program called “Sunbuddies”.
This program is from 9:00am – 2:00pm
for 12 days.
Our Philosophy of Teaching
The curriculum is based on sound principles regarding brain development, mastery orientation, emotional well-being and spiritual growth. The ELC adopts the educational philosophy that play, through age-appropriate activities in a child-paced environment, is the best method of learning in early childhood and forms the strongest foundation for later academic achievement.
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Various topics are introduced during the year through reading, dramatic play, art, movement, music and other creative methods. Classroom activities are supplemented with a weekly chapel service, a music class and a variety of outside resources.The playground includes equipment specifically designed to foster motor skill development.
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