St. Vincent Early Learning Center

Living within the Vincentian Tradition, the Mission of St. Vincent Early Learning Center is to design intentional and transformative early education experiences, cultivate a community of learning and collaboration, and celebrate the individual dignity of all children. Our children learn through core learning experiences that include language, math, science, creative art, music, and active play. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education, and believe that interaction with nature is a foundation of childhood. St. Vincent Early Learning Center has a long history of service to children, families, and our community that dates back to 1918. During World War I, women began assuming roles in industry as men were called to military service, and they needed a safe and affordable way to have their children cared for while they worked. The Ladies of Charity of Evansville responded to the need by establishing St. Vincent’s Day Nursery. Within a few months of St. Vincent’s start, the Ladies of Charity were unable to accommodate the huge demand for service so they appealed to the Daughters of Charity at St. Mary’s Hospital to manage the agency. While the Daughters of Charity is no longer involved in the day-to-day operation of St. Vincent, their values permeate our mission and their sponsorship continues to support our work. Today high-quality early education is needed more than ever, and today as in the past, St. Vincent remains faithful to addressing that need for our community’s families.