About us
St. Luke's Children's Center offer full day, five-day a week programs for children in a supportive, safe, and loving atmosphere. St. Luke’s has three children’s centers located in Oklahoma City and Edmond. Quality childcare has been provided since 1969.
ACCREDITATION
All St. Luke’s Children’s Centers are NAC (National Accreditation Commission) Accredited facilities. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality childcare by using research and evidence-based practices within our classrooms and training our staff to utilize these best practices at all our facilities. In addition to this, St. Luke’s has gone the extra mile of achieving a 5 Star rating with the Oklahoma Quality Rating and Improvement System for all our locations. This designation ensures the high standards of quality childcare are being met beyond the minimum licensing requirements through the state.
The Early Learning Academy at St. Luke’s is a premier Pre-K/Kindergarten program designed to launch each child’s education into success by teaching the core elements of early education and laying the foundation for lifelong learners and future leaders. With qualified teachers, small group sizes and individualized lessons, this program will provide a first-rate educational experience to set each child up for high levels of achievement and preparedness as they progress into their elementary years. Families will also experience a more involved and flexible approach to their child’s early learning, as well as regular parent engagement activities throughout the year.
Academy FAQS
Why choose the early learning academy?
With the highest teacher retention rate in Oklahoma City, The Early Learning Academy at St. Luke’s is equipped with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable Master teachers in the industry. Our teachers are passionate about what they do and are deeply committed to the development and educational success of each child in their care. With individualized lessons and creative methodologies to learning, children will thrive in the classroom and receive a personalized approach to their education based on their individual needs.
Research shows that children learn best in an immersive and sensory rich environment where they can explore and be curious about the world around them. Our play-based, child-led classroom curriculum will include reading foundations with emphasis in phonics, writing, critical thinking skills in math and science, an emphasis in life skills development, and daily enrichment activities such as Chapel, art, music, library, cooking, and cultural studies. In addition to this, the program will feature a curriculum enhancement activity once a month and regular community projects throughout the year.
How do I apply?
There is a required application process in order to get accepted into the Early Learning Academy. This process includes an application, parent-child interview with the Director and the Ages and Stages placement questionnaire. Once accepted into the program, there will be an annual parent orientation to go over policies and procedures as well as what to expect from the program. Parents will also be required to sign a parent-involvement agreement. A waitlist will be available as spots in the program are limited and will fill quickly.
PreK
(For emerging preschoolersages 3-4 years old.)
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5-Day: $285 Per Week
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3-day - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
$180 per week -
2-day - Tuesday and Thursday
$125 per week
PreK 4
(For ages 4-5 years old.)-
5-day - $295 per week
Kindergarten
(For ages 5-6 years old)-
5-day - $300 per week
Childcare Center Programs
Weekday Childcare for children 6 weeks old – 10 years old
Summer Care
Before and After School Care
Holiday and School Break Care
THREE LOCATIONS
Downtown Children's Center
222 NW 15th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(405) 232-2391
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Infants: $320
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1-year-olds: $310
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2-year-olds: $300
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3 and up: $295
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After School Care: $160
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Summer and School Holidays: $310**
Edmond Children's Center
900 N. Sooner Road
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 285-2210
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Infants: $320
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1-year-olds: $310
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2-year-olds: $300
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3 and up: $295
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Before & After School Age: $210
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Summer and School Holidays: $310**
First Kids Learning Center
131 NW 4th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(405) 239-6496
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Infants: $310
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1-year-olds: $300
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2-year-olds: $295
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3 and up: $290
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After School Care: $160
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Summer and School Holidays: $310**
A DIFFERENT APPROACH
Each location of the St. Luke’s Children’s Center provides a creative learning experience for children in a Christian environment. We seek to provide an atmosphere in which children can grow spiritually, socially, mentally, physically and emotionally to his/her fullest potential and support parents as they provide the same atmosphere at home.
CURRICULUM
As a Childcare Center, St. Luke's is dedicated to much more than just creating a space for your child to stay while you are at work. The innovative teaching strategies we have developed are founded on the principles of inquiry-based learning in conjunction with our mission and values. Weekly lesson plans promote skill development, sensory-motor, cognitive-expressive, and social emotional learning. Additional parent involvement activities occur on a regular basis throughout the year to promote whole family relationships between parents and teachers. Our teacher led curriculum is designed to help your child meet developmental milestones while learning and growing in their classrooms.
PARENT HANDBOOK
Under the guidance of our Children’s Center Directors, the Executive Director, and St. Luke’s Methodist Church, the policies and regulations that have been developed for all weekday programs are designed to keep a harmonious and transparent relationship between families and staff.
Children's Center Application
St. Luke’s Childcare Centers are year-round programs and as such we do not have specific enrollment dates. Please fill out an application form to let us know more about you and your childcare needs. We would love to give you a tour of our facility and discuss current openings or add you to our waitlist.
APPLICATION FAQS
How does your application work?
Please fill out the application form above. In order to secure a spot on the waitlist, please submit the application along with a $50 non-refundable Waitlist Application fee.
We maintain one central waitlist for our two downtown locations and one waitlist for our Edmond location. Please sign up on the waitlist as wait time varies depending on a variety of factors including the age of your child.
For each age (unborn, infant, ones, twos, threes, etc.) there is a separate list. As children age while on the waiting list, they will be moved up to the following age list automatically.
Parents are notified via email and phone call when a space is available for their child.
The payment of the waitlist fee serves to keep your child’s name on the list of prospective students. Your child’s place on the waitlist is determined by the date that we received your waitlist form.
How long is the Waitlist?
The waitlist varies depending on the time of the year, we strive to accommodate all children in a timely fashion.
Can I stop in anytime and have a look around?
We are happy to have you visit and take a tour of our facilities. In order to provide a safe and secure environment for the children, we ask that you make an appointment to visit the classrooms with the director or assistant director between the hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Will we be told where we are on the list?
The waitlist is updated from month to month. You are more than welcome to contact Mandi Coleman for the Downtown Campus at (405) 232-2391 or Paula Elrod for the Edmond Campus at (405) 285 2210 at any time to see where you are on the list.
MEET THE Staff
Our staff bring dedication, experience, and heart to the centers as well as a commitment to excellence in the field of early childhood care and education. A child’s growth, emotional, and mental well-being is best promoted by teachers who love, teach, and care for children in a way that demonstrates God’s love and care.
