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ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL AND NURSERY INC.
700 N. WALNUT ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19801 | 302.656.3389 | STM
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
OUR MISSION
St. Michael’s is dedicated to building strong foundations for all children in the first five years of life and to supporting families as their educational journey begins. We foster a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment and seek the highest standards in our practice, curriculum, and professionals.
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Year established: 1890
Number of full-time employees: 44 Number of part-time employees: 0 Annual revenue: $3,113,500 Geographic service area: New Castle County
St. Michael’s School has been caring for and educating Wilmington’s youngest children for 133 years. We are a quality early care and education center serving children from infancy up to kindergarten entry year-round.
St. Michael’s is a safe, stabilizing factor in the East Side of the city. As one of only a few high quality centers in the neighborhood, we are a dependable, essential community asset, offering programs and resources for families that extend far beyond the classroom.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Lucinda Ross, M.Ed.
Executive Director
Jack Stucker, Esq.
Board President
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 the early education profession. Please join us! Opportunities for naming and dedicating areas throughout the facility.
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, art supplies, or winter coats for children and adults. Or be a guest reader
TOP FUNDING SOURCES: State Funding: 76% Tuition and Fees: 14% Grants and Contributions: 10%
Early childhood education is a vital investment as well as a foundational support for families and the American economy. —Lucinda Ross, Executive Director
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@StMichaelsSchoolAndNursery
in our monthly Pre-K Book Club!
LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS:
Jack Stucker, Esq., President
Frederick W. Moran, Treasurer
Carling Ryan, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Rev. David Andrews Elaine Archangelo
Rev. Dr. Stanley Hearst II Stephen L. Johns
Ben Osbun
Tamara Perry, Psy.D.
Alice Sawyer
Susan Sherk
Kathie Stamm
Cheryl Thomas
ADVISORY BOARD:
Madeleine Bayard
Bill Dugdale
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS:
Bill Dugdale Susan Sherk
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CORNERSTONE COMMITTEE:
Rick Bayard
Steve Boyden Susan Casscells
Bill Dugdale
Priscilla du Pont Vernon Proctor, Esq. Charles B. Ryan Geoffrey Sawyer Susan Sherk
Ann Wick
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