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
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
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.
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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