Saint Jerome Early Childhood Center is a nationally accredited, faith-based, year-round preschool serving families since 1980. The primary purpose of SJECC is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment in which children, parents, and the community can thrive together.

Our Center offers an educational learning environment that encourages each child to discover and develop their God-given abilities through individual effort and guided support. The SJECC experience nurtures spiritual, physical, social, and emotional development, complemented by personal guidance from skilled and caring professionals whose primary focus is the well-being of every child.

Our Center is rooted in Catholic values and traditions. St. Jerome Early Childhood Center welcomes children of all nationalities, religions, languages, and ethnic backgrounds. We emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting the cultures of all the families we serve and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

At St. Jerome ECC, we strive to nurture each child’s self-esteem and sense of belonging. From the very first day, we make every effort to build trusting, meaningful relationships with each child and their family.

Our team of preschool educators is committed to providing a high-quality early childhood experience rooted in Catholic teachings for children ages six weeks to four years old. Our goal is to build a team that is dedicated, fun, nurturing, and passionate about supporting each child’s growth and development.

To maintain a high-quality learning environment, St. Jerome Early Childhood Center requires all lead teachers to hold an Early Childhood Education degree or have relevant experience working with preschool-aged children. In addition, all staff members are expected to continue their professional growth by participating in ongoing developmental trainings, conferences, and workshops, including but not limited to:

• Texas Childcare Regulations
• First Aid/CPR
• Stop the Bleed
• Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness
• Drills: Fire, Lock downs, & Shelter in Places
• Implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and activities
• Child development
• Crisis control
• Classroom management
• Food handling and nutrition.