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
Hours: 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., year-round
(563) 582-2578
Fax: (563) 556-4768
Holy Ghost programming
- Year-round childcare for infants through age 10
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5 days)
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. and p.m.)
- Before and after care for preschool, pre-K and school-age children 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Childcare available to any Holy Family family on non-school or inclement weather days

Anita Valentine
Center Director
avalentine@holyfamilydbq.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe Early Childhood Center
2005 Kane Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
(563) 556-2820
Fax: (563) 585-1987
Our Lady programming
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5, 3, or 2 days per week)
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (Spanish a.m. or dual-language 5-hour Pre-K Plus)
- Wrap-around care for preschool, pre-K, and school-age children: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Tina Pothoff
Center Director
tpothoff@holyfamilydbq.org
Resurrection Early Childhood Center
4320 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
(563) 583-5206
Fax: (563) 557-7995
Resurrection programming
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5, 3, or 2 days per week)
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus)
- Wrap-around care for preschool, pre-K, and school-age children: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
St. Columbkille Early Childhood Center
1220 Rush St., Dubuque, IA 52003
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
(563) 583-1620
Fax: (563) 583-4884
St. Columbkille programming
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5, 3, or 2 days per week)
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus)
- Wrap-around care for preschool, pre-K, and school-age children: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Marcy Weidenbacher
Center Director
mweidenbacher@holyfamilydbq.org
St. Joseph the Worker Early Childhood Center
2105 St. Joseph St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. year-round
(563) 582-1246
Fax: (563) 588-3960
St. Joseph the Worker programming
- Year-round childcare for infants through age 10
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5 days)
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m., p.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus)
- Wrap-around care for preschool and pre-K students: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Childcare available to any Holy Family family on non-school or inclement weather days

Joann O'Connell
Center Director
joconnell@holyfamilydbq.org

Kathy West
Assistant Director
kwest@holyfamilydbq.org