The Saint Stephen Child Care & Learning Center is designed to meet the social, emotional and academic developmental needs ofyoung children, while also instilling in them a strong foundation of Christian Education.
The vision of this center is one born out of concern for our children and the desire to assist in making a brighter and more prosperous future for them.
We offer a comprehensive curriculum with administrators and faculty whose goal is to provide a comfortable, loving and safe environment where children have quality and creative learning experiences.
Children will be taught the skills of how to learn, not just what to learn.
The Saint Stephen Child Care & Learning Center marks a return to the "old school" method of raising, teaching and training our children.
We are building the foundation of successful learners children who will develop into intelligent, respectable, productive citizens and will be assets to the City of Jacksonville and the world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. St.ephen Child Care & Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Navy blue or Khaki bottoms, light blue, navy or red polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Nursery $150, Toddler 1 $125.00,
Toddler 2 $115.00, PK3 $110.00 PK4 $105.00, Kindergarten $100.00
Toddler 2 $115.00 KDG $100.00
% on Financial Aid
20%
Admissions Director
Cheryl G. Parker
School Notes
- The Saint Stephen Child Care & Learning Center is designed to meet the needs of social, emotional and academic development in young children, while also instilling in them a strong foundation of Christian Education. The vision of this center is one born out of concern for our children and the desire to assist in making a brighter and more prosperous future for them. We offer a comprehensive curriculum with administrators and faculty whose goal is to provide a comfortable, loving and safe environment where children have quality and creative learning experiences. Children will be taught the skills of how to learn, not just what to learn. The Saint Stephen Child Care & Learning Center marks a return to the "old school" method of raising, teaching and training our children. We are building the foundation of successful learners children who will develop into intelligent, respectable, productive citizens and will be assets to the City of Jacksonville and the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. St.ephen Child Care & Learning Center?
The application deadline for St. St.ephen Child Care & Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. St.ephen Child Care & Learning Center located?
St. St.ephen Child Care & Learning Center is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other private schools located in Urban Core.
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School Reviews
5 8/2/2013
A strong foundation is the key to Educational Excellence and St Stephens Learning Center provides just that. A great start to many years of learning for any child.
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