MDCCC Programs and Classrooms

Toddler 1 classroom: St. Michael – This room on the main floor is licensed for 5 children of the ages of 12 months to 2 ½ years old. The youngest children use this room. The ratio is 1 to 5.

Toddler 2 classroom: St. Gabriel– This room on the main floor is licensed for 8 children of the ages of 12 months to 2 ½ years old. The oldest toddlers use this room. This room is used as the gathering room for early/late in the day. If more than 5 children are in attendance, then two teachers will be present.

Preschool 1 Classroom: St. Anne – Located on the lower level of the building, this classroom is licensed for up to 12 children ages 2½ years through school age. Potty training is typically completed at this stage. This room also serves as the designated tornado safety shelter. The staff-to-child ratio is 1:12.

Preschool 2 Classroom: St. Francis – Located on the lower level of the building, this classroom is licensed for up to 12 children ages 3 years through school age. The staff-to-child ratio is 1:12.

Preschool 3 Classroom: St. Theresa – Located on the lower level of the building, this classroom is licensed for up to 12 children, ages 3 through school age. The staff-to-child ratio is 1:12.


School Day Out (SDO) – This program is located on the upper level of the building and is licensed for up to 24 school-age children, ages 5–12. Children must be enrolled in kindergarten or older to attend. Care is offered annually during Christmas Break, Spring Break, and on days when Mater Dei Catholic School and most public schools are out of session.

The staff-to-child ratio is 1:12. When enrollment exceeds 12 children, the classroom is staffed by either two lead teachers or one lead teacher and one assistant.

Summer Camp: St. Patrick – This program is also located upstairs and shares the same space as the SDO group. It is licensed for up to 24 school-age children, up to 12 years old. Children must have completed kindergarten to be eligible to attend. The staff-to-child ratio is 1:12. When more than 12 children are present, the group is staffed by either two lead teachers or one lead teacher and one assistant.

Summer Camp begins the day after Memorial Day and runs until the day before the center closes for floor waxing prior to the start of the new school year (typically mid-August). Field trips are scheduled at least four times per week.