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.
2022-2023 New family enrollment for preschool and pre-K will open on Jan. 10, 2022. To receive registration updates, please complete an inquiry form.
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
- 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.
Lis Ernst
Center Director
lernst@holyfamilydbq.org
Emily Burke
Assistant Director
eburke@holyfamilydbq.org
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
- 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
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