About us
At St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. not only have we created an environment that allows children the opportunity to explore their curiosity and foster their own growth potential, we have also wrapped that experience in love, warmth, respect, and fun. All of this was made possible by the vision, effort, and generosity of not only the Board, but also through vital partnerships, donors, and our families.
We are committed to providing every child with a high quality program and secure environment that will allow children the opportunity to explore and foster their own growth potential.
Mission
St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. creates an environment that fosters play and exploration not only in its classrooms with the careful selection of educational yet fun materials, but also in the nature-inspired playground.
Overview
History
St Nicholas Early L earning (SNEL) was conceptualized and initiated by a small group of dedicated and passionate Trinity Episcopal Church (TEC) parishioners to address the critical need for high-quality childcare in the broader church community. On April 20, 2015 the TEC vestry awarded the then Trinity Childcare Committee a matching grant of $30,000 as seed money for the project. In January 2016 SNEL became its own 501c3 and elected its first board of directors now consistently of 15 directors and SNEL executive director.
While a strongly value -based program, in June 28, 2017 the SNEL Board of Directors adopted policy 5.P.17 “Regarding instruction in faith or religion which states that “consistent with our mission statement children and families of all faiths and religions are admitted; and all faiths and religions are fairly represented in the instruction and/or daily activities of the program”.
Since the spring of 2015 the founders and SNEL board of directors have raised over $395,000, through grants and individual donations, to renovate and equip the childcare space in the Trinity Outreach Center, hire staff, provide needed tuition assistance to families, and sustain the program during the first two years.
Location
St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. is located on the first floor of the Trinity Outreach Center at 3333 N. Meridian St. The facility was remodeled in 2016 in preparation for St. Nicholas opening, and we continue to improve our facilities and outdoor spaces to provide a clean, safe, engaging environment for the children in our care to learn and play.
Initially founded by Trinity Episcopal Church volunteers, St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. today operates as an independent 501(c) (3) with a strong volunteer Board of Directors made up of men and women active in our Midtown community.
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