
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
January 13
Parent Teacher Conferences - No School
January 16
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 27
2023-2024 Registration opens for
church members. current students, and siblings
February 10
2023-2024 Registration opens for new students
February 15
4 year old Mardi Gras Parade
February 17 - February 26
Mardi Gras Holiday
March 15
Spring Photos
March 24 - 6 pm
Spring Music Program, Art Show & Auction
April 7 - April 16
Easter Holiday
April 19 & 20
Class Group Photos
May 1 - 5
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 19
4 Year old Moving Up Ceremony / Last Day of School
For more information on the ELC, to register, or to schedule a meeting/tour, contact Alice Orillion.
Call: (504) 394-8781
Email: alice@wcnola.org
ELC Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.