Eagle Care & Wrap-Around Services
Holy Family’s school-age Eagle Care and Preschool/Pre-K wrap-around care services provides a safe and nurturing environment and peace of mind for working parents. Through these services, children have access to breakfast and after-school snacks, hands-on activities, as well as playground and gymnasium facilities in which to run, play and stretch their legs. Summer and non-school-day care is also available to Eagle Care participants!
On-Site Eagle Care at Holy Family Schools:
All Holy Family elementary schools and childcare centers offer convenient on-site before-and after-school care for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Eagle Care with Transporation Services:
Before- and after-school care is offered for Dubuque-area students who do not attend Holy Family with FREE transportation to/from select area schools. Contact us to learn more or fill out our interest form!
Preschool & Pre-K Wrap-Around:
Wrap-around care services offer a seamless transition from school to childcare for part-time preschool and pre-K students, offering the full amenities available at our full-service and school-based early childhood centers.
Locations and Programs
Please contact the center directors listed below for rates and enrollment details.
Holy Ghost Early Childhood Center
2981 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001
Ph: (563) 582-2578
Fax: (563) 556-4768
Hours: 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. year-round
Click here to pre-register for preschool/pre-K at Holy Ghost.
Programming Offered at Holy Ghost
- Eagle Care school-age before- and after-school, summer, and non-school-day or inclement-weather-day care
- Year-round childcare for infants through age 10
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5 days) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. and p.m.) with optional wrap-around services
Anita Valentine
Early Childhood Director
avalentine@holyfamilydbq.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe Early Childhood Center
2005 Kane Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Ph: (563) 556-2820
Fax: (563) 585-1987
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
Early Childhood Programs at Our Lady are filled for 2024-2025. To be added to a waitlist, please contact Director Tina Pothoff.
Programming Offered at Our Lady Early Childhood
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5, 3, or 2 days per week) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (Spanish a.m. or dual-language 5-hour Pre-K Plus) with optional wrap-around services
- Eagle Care before- and after-school care for Our Lady K-5 students
Tina Pothoff
Early Childhood Director
tpothoff@holyfamilydbq.org
Resurrection Early Childhood Center
4320 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
Ph: (563) 583-5206
Fax: (563) 557-7995
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
Click here to pre-register for preschool/pre-K at Resurrection.
Programming Offered at Resurrection Early Childhood
- Eagle Care school-age before- and after-school, summer, and non-school-day or inclement-weather-day care
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5, 3, or 2 days per week) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus) with optional wrap-around services
- Eagle Care before- and after-school care for Resurrection K-5 students
- Eagles Day Camp summer care
Emily Burke
Early Childhood Director
eburke@holyfamilydbq.org
St. Columbkille Early Childhood Center
1220 Rush St., Dubuque, IA 52003
Ph: (563) 583-1620
Fax: (563) 583-4884
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
Click here to pre-register for preschool/pre-K at St. Columbkille.
Programming Offered at St. Columbkille Early Childhood
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5 days per week) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus) with optional wrap-around services
- Eagle Care before- and after-school care for St. Columbkille K-5 students
Marcy Weidenbacher
Early Childhood Director
mweidenbacher@holyfamilydbq.org
St. Joseph the Worker Early Childhood Center
2105 St. Joseph St., Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1246
Fax: (563) 588-3960
Hours: 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. year-round
Click here to pre-register for preschool/pre-K at St. Joseph the Worker.
Programming Offered at St. Joseph the Worker Early Childhood
- Eagle Care school-age before- and after-school, summer, and non-school-day or inclement-weather-day care
- Year-round childcare for infants through age 10
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5 days) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m., p.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus) with optional wrap-around services
Why Choose Holy Family Eagle Care?
Our program is located right within your child's school, making drop-off and pick-up a breeze. You can have peace of mind knowing that your child is just a few steps away from their classroom.
Our program collaborates with the school to ensure consistency of expectations and extend their faith opportunities.
We provide nutritious snacks for your child, ensuring they stay energized and focused throughout the afternoon.
Our program is a licensed childcare center, meeting the highest standards of safety, quality, and care. You can trust that your child is in good hands with our experienced and dedicated staff.
We understand that schedules can be unpredictable. That's why we offer care for late starts or early dismissals, providing you with flexibility and peace of mind.
Physical activity is crucial for children's development. Our program includes dedicated time for gross motor activities, allowing your child to stay active and healthy.
We offer a variety of games and activities to keep your child engaged and entertained. From arts and crafts to group games, there's always something fun happening in our program.s, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Within our Early Childhood Program, we offer three options for children to attend on non-school days. When you enroll in our program, you'll receive a discount for non-school day programming. Eagle Day Camp, situated at Resurrection, Holy Ghost, and St. Joseph the Worker, will assist us in transferring all your information seamlessly!
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