Maria Calhoun

Childcare Director

1230 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50311

515-277-3788

St. Theresa Childcare Parent Handbook

2022-2023 Fee Agreement

Required Registration Forms

Forms may be dropped off, mailed, or emailed:

2 year old 2022/2023  Childcare Registraton Form

3 year old 2022/2023  Childcare Registraton Form

Pre-K and Up 2022/2023  Childcare Registration Form

Physical Form(2’s, 3’s and 4’s)

School-Age Health Assessment Form

Parent Acknowledgment Form

Childcare Staff

2 & 3 Year Old Childcare

Designed for families seeking full-time care. 3-year-olds must be toilet independent before being accepted into the program.

Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm

PreKindergarten (4 year old) Wrap-Around ChildCare

Extended Day PreK is designed for families seeking part-time care in addition to an educational program for 4 year old children.  Students currently enrolled in our PreK program are eligible to complete the day at St. Theresa Catholic.  Students may provide or purchase lunch from the school cafeteria. Families may choose to combine with before/after school childcare. Please call or email the director for more details to meet your families needs.

Before/After School ChildCare

Students from kindergarten through 8th grade can participate in our childcare program. Our Youth Wrap-Around Program provides school-age students a structured, safe, and familiar environment for doing homework, visiting with friends, relaxing and playing until their working parent arrives. Because we know your family schedule and needs are unique, we offer several care options. Students may attend only the Before School session, both Before & After School sessions, or only the After School session.

Students have the option to purchase breakfast in the morning before school. Snack is provided for students in After School.

Summer ChildCare

7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Summer care is open to students of STCS and registered parishioners ages 3-10 years old. Part-time or full-time care is available. Families must send lunch each day. A snack is provided.

The summer childcare offers a variety of activities for the children to enjoy over the summer such as: swim lessons through Dowling Catholic High School Swim Program,  Jordan Creek Clubhouse movies, fishing, swimming, bike days,  field trips to Adventureland, United States Post Office, Picket Fence Creamery, Boone Scenic Railway.