Holy Cross Catholic Church

we pray that your families and homes all fared well.  please pray for all those more severely impacted by hurricane ida in our surrounding community and state.  

due to the increasing covid numbers- arrival and pick-up will now be at our outside school door.  we appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe and healthy.  


OPEN REGISTRATION: Registration for new students for the 2021-2022 school year is open.
Please call (337-984-2636) or email us sgallo@holycrosslafayette.com for additional information and availability.  

  Just a reminder: Arrival time is 8:45-9AM and Pick-Up from 1:45-2PM.  Be sure to have your car/class sign with you for drop-off or walk-up. Please call (984-2636) or email us with any questions.

Holy Cross Little Shepherds Early Learning Center (ELC) is our Catholic pre-school for children ages eighteen months to four years old.  Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff welcome the opportunity to work with your child(ren).

MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS:

Little Shepherds ELC is committed to providing a loving, nurturing, and safe environment that provides opportunities for learning and development to prepare for future schooling.  We strive to develop an awareness that God has made each child special. Class activities are balanced to include spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth opportunities. A developmentally appropriate curriculum by age level is enhanced by providing a variety of activities, materials, and equipment for children to practice skills.

CLASSES:  All classes are held from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in Building S. Early Drop-Off is available  beginning at 7:45AM  in Classroom #9 until the start of our school day.  The charge is $6 per day or $10 per family payable at Drop-Off or monthly if you will be using this service on a regular basis.  Children are required to be up to date on their immunizations. Children entering the 3 and 4 year-old programs must be potty-trained.

FEES:   Tuition rates and fees for the 2021-2022 school year are listed below:

Registration Fee:     $150.00 per child/$225.00 per family(Holy Cross Parishioner)            

                                 $200.00 per child/$275.00 per family (non-parishioner fee)

                                  (Registration Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE)

                                   WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS 

Supply Fee:             $100.00 per child/2Day- $125.00 per child/3Day-$150.00 per child/4Day

TUITION FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR:  (AUGUST – MAY)  

$240.00 per month (2-day program/10months)

$290.00 per month (3-day program/10months)

$340.00 per month (4-day program/10months)

PLEASE NOTE:  Any changes will be based on availability.  A copy of your child’s immunization record is required to complete registration. If you have any questions or concerns about placement, please call or email us at 337.984.2636 or sgallo@holycrosslafayette.com.

OUR SCHOOL DAY: 

All classes are held from 9:00AM -2:00PM in Building S

MORNING DROP-OFF AND AFTERNOON PICK-UP ARE AVAILABLE:

Drop-Off is 8:45 am – 9:00 am and Pick-Up is 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
You must have your car sign! Please let us know if you need additional signs.

The Norbert Luke Drive driveway entrance is for Drop-off and Pick-Up ONLY. 

If you wish to walk up, please park in a designated parking space in the main church parking lot and bring your car/pick-up sign with you. 

USE CAUTION IN OUR PARKING LOTS AND CROSS ONLY IN THE CROSSWALK.