Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church

Blessed Beginnings Learning Center and Preschool
7401 University Ave. Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Stephanie Brown, Director
(319) 266-2503
blessed.beginnings@naz.org
stephanie.brown@naz.org

Job Vacancy at Blessed Beginning
Blessed Beginnings has an immediate opening for a full time lead teacher for the two-year-old classroom. Hours are 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Benefits provided. Contact Stephanie Brown, Director of Blessed Beginnings, at 266-2503 or stephanie.brown@naz.org.

Our Mission
Blessed Beginnings strives to provide a safe, loving Christian environment where children develop a positive self-concept based on a trusting relationship with God.

Our Objectives
Teach simple Christian truths.
Proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in a clear and simple manner that children understand.
Encourage the child to help him/herself.
Serve the childcare needs of the members of Nazareth and others in the Cedar Valley.
Help children through observation, evaluation and parent-teacher conferences.
Give children the opportunity to grow and develop physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

Our Programs

Learning Center Rates Weekly Rates
Age                    Full Day     Half Day
6 wks-12mos       $139          $82
1 yr                   $135          $80
2 yrs                 $130           $74
3 yrs                 $109           $67
4-5 yrs              $105           $63

Preschool Rates - Monthly (follows the school calendar year - does not meet during summer)
Classes for 4 & 5 year olds:
MWF - 8:45-11:30 a.m. or MWF - 12:45-3:30 p.m.
$90
Classes for 3 & 4 year olds
T TH 8:45 - 11:30 or T TH 12:45 - 3:30 p.m.
$70

School Age Programs
For elementary age children up to age 12
Center hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please call or stop by the office for a registration form and more information.
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Summer School Age Program
$100 per week
Children need to have completed Kindergarten
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Before and After School Age Program
Transportation to Elementary Schools in Cedar Falls
Before School Only - $30 per week
After School Only - $40 per week
Before & After School - $55 per week

Here's What Parents Have Said . . .
"I want to thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job at Blessed Beginnings. I was always told to 'count your blessings,' and this child care center is truly a blessing and a Godsend! It's a great relief to know that my children are deeply loved and cared for, with Jesus as the center of their day. You have given so much to my family, and I appreciate all you and your staff have done."

"Blessed Beginnings has been a true blessing to our child and family. Our son had never been in a child care environment before attending Blessed Beginnings. It is hard to leave him, but we leave him with a peace of mind, knowing that he is loved and well-cared for by the staff in a Christian environment. The center was appropriately named Blessed Beginnings."

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