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ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL
OUR MISSION
St. Michael’s is dedicated to building strong foundations for all children in the first five years of life
AND NURSERY INC.
700 N. WALNUT ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19801| (302) 656-3389 | STMICHAELSDE.ORG
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
and to supporting families as their educational journey begins.
Year established: 1890 Number of full-time employees: 39 Number of part-time employees: 4 Annual revenue: $2,616,738 Geographic service area:
New Castle County
St. Michael’s School has been caring
for and educating Wilmington’s youngest
children for 132 years. We are a quality
early care and education center serving
children from infancy up to kindergarten
entry year-round.
The pandemic has made it even more
apparent the critical role that St. Michael’s
plays as a safe, stabilizing factor in the
East Side of the city.
As one of only three 5-STARS level centers in the neighborhood, we are a dependable, essential community asset, offering programs and resources for families that extend beyond the classroom.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
St. Michael’s School is undergoing an exciting renovation and expansion project that will provide for increased enrollment and curriculum and enhanced supports for St. Michael’s families, the East Side community and for those seeking to advance their career in early education.
Please join us! Numerous naming opportunities available.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Individual and group opportunities available year round! Engage our urban children in outdoor learning activities. Help organize and stock our Family Resource Room. Hold employee drives for baby supplies, early learning books, school and art supplies, or winter coats for children and adults. Join our new Pre-K Book Club – and so much more!
Lucinda Ross, M.Ed.
Executive Director
Jack Stucker, Esq.
Board President
TOP FUNDING SOURCES: State Funding: 76% Tuition and Fees: 14% Grants and Contributions: 10%
Early childhood is not a race,
but the time to build a deep and
broad foundation of interests,
skills, and experiences to
support successful learning
throughout a child’s life.
—Lucinda Ross, Executive Director
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@StMichaelsSchoolAndNursery
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OFFICERS:
Jack Stucker, Esq., President
Charlene Gaynor, Vice President
Frederick W. Moran, Treasurer
Carling Ryan, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Rev. David Andrews
Elaine Archangelo
Laura Burgos, Ed.L.D.
Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Ph.D. Stephen L. Johns
Ben Osbun
Tamara Perry, Psy.D. Susan D. Sherk Kathie Stamm
ADVISORY BOARD: Madeleine Bayard Alan Benson William C. Dugdale Elizabeth D. Moore
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