The mission of the St. Paul CDC is to provide a loving and safe atmosphere for the encouragement of learning, self-discovery and independence through the use of Montessori principles, using Jesus Christ as our role model.

St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center-preschool provides a developmental Montessori preschool program exemplifying Christian beliefs and practices for children toilet trained from 2.6 to 6 years old. Two, three, four and five day programs are offered from 7:30 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday.

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We would like to welcome you as students and parents. We have been excited that so many families have found that our staff, curriculum and environment have met their needs.

We would be proud to be able to serve your family and we aspire to do it with excellence.

We have parent - teacher conferences scheduled twice yearly - once in the late fall and then again in the spring - but if family needs, academic or otherwise, arise, we are available to the families by phone.

Jill P. Clapp, Director

We recently conducted a parents survey. Here are some highlights as reported by Red Apple Research, an independent research group.

• 89% of parents are satisfied or extremely satisfied with St. Paul CDC
• Of 12 preschool-specific categories rated by parents, St. Paul CDC scores above average in every single one
• "We are extremely happy with St. Paul CDC and wished we had found it earlier. Our child clearly enjoys his time there, and we are wowed by all the new things he's learned." (parent quotation)
• "I like that my child does not want to leave when I go to pick him up! Also love the Montessori method and the Christian education and the songs - they are so important and compatible!" (parent quotation)
• "...the teachers are excellent with great loving hearts for the children." (parent quotation)