General Information

The St. Joseph School Early Education and After School programs are staffed with trained professionals in a loving Catholic environment. The purpose of the St. Joseph Early Education programs is to supply the care and protection a child needs while his/her parents are out of the home. It is a place where the child will feel loved and secure and have a happy group play experience. Parenting involvement in the childcare programs are strongly encouraged.

Early Education Handbook 2009-2010 (pdf)

St. Joseph Elementary, Missoula, Early Education

The Early Education program strives for the development of the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual needs of each child. The program has preschool activities, centers featuring science, math, literacy, etc., and free play. Our center offers approved menus for breakfast and snack and carries a two year extended license. To assist the fulfillment of their mission, the program welcomes children from age 2 (potty trained) through five years of age.

Summer Discovery

Summer Discovery is a summer fun education program designed and run by certified energetic educators out of St. Joseph School. Children will participate in a diverse range of activities with an emphasis on the Catholic beliefs of community service and charity. Learning and activities will take place both in and out of the classroom, complete with tours, field trips and guest speakers throughout each week.

Summer Discovery 2010 (pdf)

Weekly Themes 2010 (pdf)

Summer Discovery Application 2010 (pdf)

Summer Discovery Contract 2010 (pdf)

Summer Discovery Appearance 2010 (pdf)

After School Program

The "PALS" program (Playing, Adventure, Learning and Sharing) is for after school supervision of students from kindergarten to twelve years of age. The program has educational activities, planned activities (drama, art, games and music), free time for friends, games, and homework. With approved menus for snack, our on-site facility eliminates transportation and "latch-key" worries and provides children with the basic necessities when they cannot be home.

The "PALS" Summer Program is for children six through twelve years of age."