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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.

24-25 Enrollment Process

Holy Family offers priority enrollment to siblings of current K-12 students and children of staff members, followed by members of a Catholic supporting parish. Remaining spots for preschool and pre-K programs will be offered to the general public via online registration. Please call the center director of your preferred site to inquire regarding availability.

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
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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
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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.

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
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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.

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
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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.

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
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Jessie Nelson
Early Childhood Director
jnelson@holyfamilydbq.org