Caregiver Qualifications
& Child Care Center Affiliations
Christian daycare to nurture children's
spiritual, social, mental and physical development
spiritual, social, mental and physical development
Welcome to our Christian childcare center and preschool! We are proud of our staff and the quality of programming they provide for your children. Currently, the center is licensed to serve 102 children daily in our infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and before & after school programs.
Staff & Caregivers |
Quality is of utmost importance to our staff and the families we serve. Our staff understands that the most important people at the center are your children. We love working with children and desire to make this a place your child looks forward to coming to every day.
Although State regulations require a teacher to student ratio of 1:10 in preschool and kindergarten-age classrooms, we strive to do even better. Christ Lutheran Childcare Center (CLCCC) typically maintains a ratio of at least one caregiver/teacher for every seven children in the classrooms for 3-5 year olds. In the 1- and 2-year-old rooms, the ratio of teachers to youngsters is always at least 1:5. In our infant room, there are no more than two infants for each caregiver, with a maximum of four infants under our care at any given time. Our staff are all S.T.A.R.'s qualified. This is a Washington State Training and Registry program which tracks the training of teachers in the childcare field, making sure the staff have an understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate activities for young children. All of our staff are required to enhance their skills through workshops and college educational opportunities. Shawna Patrick is the Director of Christ Lutheran Childcare Center. Shawna oversees the program and ensures that the center maintains high standards in early childhood education (ECE). She is a strong advocate and supports the staff of Christ Lutheran as they continue their education and training in ECE. A board of directors governs CLCCC, meeting monthly to provide for the efficient management and operation of the childcare center so that it accomplishes the purpose of its mission. |
Mission |
Our mission at Christ Lutheran Childcare Center is to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate education for families in our community. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where children of all ethnicities and spiritual beliefs will learn social, emotional and cognitive skills to equip them to live in a diverse and changing society and promote future success.
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History, Accreditations & Affiliations |
Christ Lutheran Childcare Center is a ministry of Christ Lutheran Church in Belfair. The growing needs of our community and the desire to provide quality care led us to open the doors of Christ Lutheran Childcare Center in September 1998. Following a feasibility study and research of licensing requirements, the church council and ultimately the congregation gave their enthusiastic support of starting this ministry.
Christ Lutheran Childcare Center is licensed by the State of Washington, and participates in the U.S.D.A. food program to provide nutrionally balanced meals and snacks for children attending our programs. |
Early Achievers Program |
Christ Lutheran Childcare Center has received a Quality Rating of Excellence since October of 2015. Early Achievers is Washington's Quality Rating and Improvement System, administered by the Department of Early Learning. Early Achievers is a voluntary program that gives participating child care professionals access to coaching, professional development and a tangible way to demonstrate their commitment to providing quality care and education for young children.
Child care programs that participate in Early Achievers receive on-site evaluation visits from the University of Washington’s data collection team. The purpose of the evaluation visit is to observe and gather information about the program in order to create an Early Achievers rating. This rating will be used in the next phase of Early Achievers which will focus on improving the quality of care provided for your child. For more information on how Early Achievers helps ensure that Christ Lutheran Childcare is the best it can be for your child, watch this video: Early Achievers |
Christ Lutheran Child Care Center | 3701 NE North Shore Road, Belfair, WA 98528
360-275-0499 | clcchildcare@wavecable.com
360-275-0499 | clcchildcare@wavecable.com