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Preschool and Pre-K

All Holy Family Early childhood centers participate in the Iowa Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program, which provides free pre-K to Iowa residents turning four by September 15. All of the centers also provide convenient wrap-around care for their preschool and pre-K students. For more information or to learn of available openings, contact the center director listed.

23-24 Enrollment Process and Timeline

Holy Family offers priority enrollment to families currently enrolled at a Holy Family childcare site, siblings of current K-12 students, and children of staff members. Remaining spots for preschool and pre-K programs will be offered to new families via online registration beginning January 9, 2023.

To learn more about our preschool and pre-K programs or to schedule a tour, complete our inquiry form and an early childhood director will connect with you.

  • Dec. 5, 2022: Preschool and Pre-K enrollment opens to current families
  • Jan. 4, 2023: Preschool and Pre-K enrollment opens to new families who are supporting parishioners
  • Jan. 9, 2023: Preschool and Pre-K enrollment opens to new families
  • May 2023: Registration packets sent to 23-24 preschool and pre-K families

Locations and Programs

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

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
Valentine_Anita

Anita Valentine
Center 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

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
Pothoff_Tina

Tina Pothoff
Center 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

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
Burke_Emily

Emily Burke
Center 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

Programming Offered at St. Columbkille Early Childhood

  • 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 St. Columbkille K-5 students
Weidenbacher_Marcy

Marcy Weidenbacher
Center 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

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
O_Connell_Joann

Joann O'Connell
Center Director
joconnell@holyfamilydbq.org

West_Kathy

Kathy West
Assistant Director
kwest@holyfamilydbq.org