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OUR GOALS

We strive to instill in our children good moral character.  We begin by teaching the morals and values Jesus would want us to have.

Our children learn to love each other, share with each other, take care of each other and value the importance of working with each other to do their best in what they do.

We are eager to build self-esteem in our children by offering them stability, love, structure, and the ability to succeed in their school work, projects, and play.

OUR STAFF

Field trip to Ascarate Park.

Field trip to the El Paso Zoo.

LOCATION & GENERAL INFORMATION

Holy Spirit of Hope Day Care & Learning Center is located in the lower valley at 7728 Alameda Ave.  (The corner of Alameda Ave. and Easter, right before Rosedale).  The school is located behind the church.  All of our staff is CPR and First Aide certified, as well as CDA credentials.  We accept CCS, Project ARRIBA Participants, and offer military discounts.

We are owned and operated by Holy Spirit of Hope Catholic Charismatic Church, with Martha Ortega serving as our director, and operate our Day School through Holy Spirit of Hope's Homeschool Ministry.  We use English as our primary language; however our staff is bi-lingual in English and Spanish.

Each class room holds no more than state child care guidelines; with each group having their own instructor/caregiver.  We teach Christian values by praying before each meal, sing Christian songs, say our morning prayer, and teach children to love and respect themselves as well as each other.  Pastor Robert visits us daily in the morning and afternoon and always brings smiles and happiness to all the children.  We also teach patriotism by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance every morning.

If your child will be taking a nap, parents are asked to bring blankets and pillows for their children every Monday (or the beginning of the week).

HOURS

Day Care

Morning & Afternoon:     6:30am - 6:00pm

Infant Care:                   6:30am - 6:00pm

Toddler Care:                6:30am - 6:00pm

After School Care:         3:00pm - 6:00pm

Learning Center Programs

Pre-School (Part-Time):  1-4 hours per day, 3-5 days per week

Pre-School (Part-Time):  2 days per week, only

Pre-School (Full-Time):   5 or more hours per day, 3-5 days per week

Pre-Kinder (Half-Day):     8:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-Kinder (Full-Day):     8:00am - 2:00pm

Day School Program

Kinder - 8th Grade:         Mon-Thur 9:00am - 3:00pm

Meals & Snacks

Breakfast:                      8:30am - 9:00am

Lunch:                          11:30am - 12:00pm

Morning Snack:             (Time varies with each class)

Afternoon Snack:           4:00pm - 4:30pm

Nap/Quiet Time:

12:00pm - 2:00pm

We are closed during the following holidays:

New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day,

Thanksgiving (including the following Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,

and New Year's Eve.  Closings are subject to change.

Our normal hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm.

MEALS

A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack is provided daily at a small charge.  We offer discounted or free lunches for qualified applicants through our nutrition program.  Children are also welcomed to bring their own lunch from home.  We provide a microwave for warming of foods.  Should your child require a special diet, we will also accommodate meals to meet their needs.  We have a large commercial kitchen, and a separate large dining room where we gather for each of the meals.  Children are seated together according to their class, and infants are sat in their own high chair.

SUMMER PROGRAM

Each year we offer an exciting and wonderful summer program.  Children will be placed according to age groups so they can gain full benefits of planned activities and continued developmental skills.  Our summer program includes great fun at the day care, and exciting craft projects.

We offer two types of programs: Half Day & Full Day.  The Half Day program is from 8:30am - 12:00pm, and our Full Day program is from 8:30am - 6:00pm.

Lunch is provided at no extra charge.

RATES

Weekly rates vary by age and needs.  Charges are made annually, monthly, or weekly (part-time or full time).  Charges are made on a daily basis for drop-in only, and are due that day.  Fees (for weekly) are due in advance, being the Friday for the upcoming week or Monday morning for the current week, and on the first of each month for monthly payments.  All payments can be made in the form of a check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, or automatically debited from your credit card.  Please call for detailed rates.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Holy Spirit of Hope currently does not offer financial aid, assistance, or scholarships.  We do, however, accept CCS.  Any parent seeking information or financial assistance must contact their local YWCA chapter for more information.

We also accept Project ARRIBA participants, and offer Military Discounts.

Day Care Center

Enriching children with knowledge and spirituality, giving them the skills to master each level with confidence.

INFANT CARE: (Ages: newborn - 18 months)

Our children are given lots of love and nurturing during these young years.  They are taught simple early motor skills such as walking, sitting, and standing.  Tummy time is also given during awake time.  We play patty cake, sing nursing rhyme songs, play simple puzzles & games, and read to the children.  Each child naps in his or her own playpen or crib.  Our caregiver provides daily infant reports for each parent.  These reports contain information on how & when they eat, the amount they ate, diaper reports, and general mood and health, as well as all activities they participate in.  There is also a SIDS prevention nap check list reported daily that records the status of how each child is sleeping.

TODDLER CLASS: (Ages: 18 months - 2 years old)

We encourage and help with potty training during this stage.  Children play, sing, dance, do puzzles, arts & crafts, and are read to every day.  Healthy dry snacks are provided by the instructor (morning only); however, parents are welcomed to bring snacks to give to the children.  At this age, children learn how to sit together and work together as a group and how to work well with others.  Centers are used daily to continue in developing their everyday skills.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE: (Ages: 5 years old - 13 years old)

We offer transportation for after school children in neighboring areas.  There is a weekly charge for these services that is in addition to the weekly day care fee.  Children have their own caregiver whom provides activities, help with homework, and other daily requirements.

SCHOOLS WE PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP SERVICES TO:

Cedar Grove Elementary School

Ascarate Elementary School

Faith Christian Academy - Elementary

Thomas Manor Elementary School

North Loop Elementary School

Cadwallader Elementary School

Robert F. Kennedy Pre-K

Learning Center Classes

Enriching children with knowledge and spirituality, giving them the skills to master each level with confidence.

PRE-SCHOOL CLASS: (Ages: 3 years old - 4 years old)

Children play, sing, dance, do puzzles, arts & crafts, and are read to every day.  Healthy dry snacks are provided by the instructor (morning only); however, parents are welcomed to bring snacks to give to the children.  At this age, children learn how to sit together and work together as a group and how to work well with others so they are prepared for kindergarten classes.

Our curriculum includes Language Arts (including but not limited to: alphabets & phonics), Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, Arts & Crafts, Basic Concepts & Skills, Reading, and Bible.  Afternoon activities are provided to continue learning developmental skills and social skills.  Our classroom has learning centers that are utilized daily to emphasize our curriculum and guide afternoon activities.  We will prepare with the skills necessary to perform well in the next level.

Day School Classes

Enriching children with knowledge and spirituality, giving them the skills to master each level with confidence.

DAY SCHOOL (HOMESCHOOL) PROGRAM K5 - 8th Grade: (Ages: 5 years old - 13 years old)

We are proud to offer affordable day school, as part of Holy Spirit of Hope Homeschool Ministry.  Our Day School offers your child attention that is not offered in public schools and more in depth than private schools.  Our director, Martha Ortega, has her Bachelor's Degree in Education and has over 12 years experience in education.  Her profound and impressive background draws parents to have her teach their children with the best of confidence knowing their child is getting the best education.  Other extra curricular activities are also available for an extra fee.  Fee's vary by activity and are provided through a local homeschooling network.  Piano classes are also available for an extra fee and are provided in our chapel.  At the end of each school year students take the SAT exam.  Call for more information.