Q. What hours are you open?

A. The Baby Room hours are 8:00 am - 5:30pm.  New families will be given the option to attend until 6 pm, with a surcharge.  The Wobblies and Busy Bees are open from 7:30-6:00 Monday through Friday. We do not have specific drop-off hours, however you may not drop off in the Wobbly Walker or Busy Bee room between 11am and 2 pm unless you have pre-arranged it with your child’s teachers.

A. Yes! St. John’s is lucky to have very low turnover among staff. Many of our teachers have been here for five or more years.

A. The state of California requires early childhood educators to have teacher permits. These permits are given dependent on the number of Early Childhood Education (ECE) units taken. The permits our teachers hold are Master Teacher, Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Assistant Teacher. We staff each classroom with a combination of the above. All teachers are Infant Toddler CPR trained, and we renew our certificates every two years.

A. Staff receive a competitive salary, as well as paid vacation and sick leave, full medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and an optional 403B retirement plan.

A. St. John’s Childcare is sponsored by St. John’s Presbyterian. We pay them a monthly user fee, and share their non-profit status. We are a non-denominational program, refraining from religious instruction and worship. St. John’s Childcare is governed by a Board of Directors made up of parents, community members, and church members.

Q.  What is inclusive child care?

A.  An inclusive child care program is just like any other child care program, where we acknowledge and support the individual needs of each child and make sure every child feels welcome.  In an inclusive program, children with and without disabilities participate in play and learning activities together in the typical day-to-day activities of all children in child care settings.   Some simple modifications to routines and activities may be made so each child can benefit from participating.  

Q.  What are some of the benefits for children in an inclusive program?

A.  The opportunity for children with special needs to participate in playful and natural environments with other young children has great value for all children.  Children become aware of differences and similarities between themselves and their peers.  As the children play together, they develop a sense that everyone, regardless of ability or disability, makes an important contribution.