MISSION STATEMENT
Cross View Early Childhood Center is growing loving followers of Christ through early care and education.
PURPOSE
Cross View Early Childhood Center, a ministry of Cross View Lutheran Church, offers a program providing children with a wide variety of learning experiences in a safe and secure environment. In an atmosphere of caring Christian education, the child will be free to explore his/her environment and receive guidance in participating in activities which will allow the child to experience success. All this will be done, keeping in mind age-level appropriate learning, as activities and curriculum are carried out.
GOALS
We believe…
●Children count with Christ. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of God.”
●Each child is a unique creation of God and we strive to help each child attain a healthy self-concept and individuality.
●Children learn best about God’s world through active experimentation and
exploration.
●Play is a vehicle for learning and enables each child to progress through each developmental stage.
●Children should be provided a warm and loving environment which maximizes growth potential in the intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual areas.
●Early childhood education is a ministry to children and their families.
LICENSING
Cross View Early Childhood Center (CVECC) is licensed by the Human Services Department of the State of Minnesota. The Dept. of Human Services, Division of Licensing telephone number is 651-296-3971.
ACCREDITATION
An accredited early childhood program is one that meets the nationally recognized criteria for high quality. Such a program meets the needs of and promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the children and adults involved. Cross View is accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA).
SPONSORSHIP/OWNERSHIP
This organization is a nonprofit, Lutheran early childhood program operated by Cross View Lutheran Church of Edina, Minnesota. A Board established by the congregation manages the Center.
Cross View Early Childhood Center (CVECC) is an integral part of the church’s mission and ministry. In partnership with the church, CVECC opens the church doors to children and their parents. Enrollment is open to all members of the community.
PROGRAM
A full day care program is operated year-round for children 6 weeks through 5 years. The Center is licensed for 92 children; 12 infants, 20 toddlers and 60 preschool-age children. Children who are “graduating” to Kindergarten may attend through the summer and up to the Friday before Labor Day. Cross View offers a school-age summer camp for children ages Kindergarten through 4th grade. We take 28 children in this program.
A child care program plan is available upon request.
CONTACT US
You can call the Cross View Early Childhood Center at 952-941-0009 or email us at ecc@crossview.net.