Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

Community Center Since 1929, the Lighthouse of the Community

  • About
    • Our Legacy
    • Our Team
    • Our Partners
    • Our Supporters
    • Contact Us
    • News & Media
  • Access Services
    • Food Shelf Order Form
    • Clothing Closet
    • Partner Services
  • Programs
    • Basic Needs
    • Early Learning Center
    • Youth Enrichment Program
    • Senior Programs
    • Hallie Q. Brown Community Archive
    • Community Ambassadors
    • MLK Center Administration
    • Project Superhero
      • Project Superhero Links
      • About Project Superhero
      • Project Superhero Strategies
  • Get Involved!
    • March Campaign
    • Volunteer
    • Employment
    • Addressing Systemic Racism
  • Donate
    • Current Needs
    • Virtual Food Drive
    • Milk & Egg Club
    • Support Education Programs
  • Events
    • A Night at the Q Gala 2022
  • Rondo-opoly
You are here: Home / Early Learning Center

Early Learning Center

Click Here for Tuition Payment

The Hallie Q. Brown Early Learning Center (ELC) provides a safe, affordable learning environment for children of working parents and community residents on a sliding fee basis.

  • Licensed for children 6 weeks-5 years
  • Provides students with skills and tools to effectively prepare them for both Kindergarten and life beyond the classroom
  • Accepts all forms of qualified public assistance.

Program Details

  • Year-round program
  • Sliding fee scale and financial aid available
  • Open Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm
  • Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack provided
  • Trained and licensed teachers

Click to download enrollment forms.

The Hallie Q. Difference

What makes Hallie Q. Brown’s Early Learning Center (ELC) stand out from other child care centers? The answer can be summed up in three simple words: Respect. Acceptance. Compassion.

“I am so pleased at how much you guys have done for him,” said the grandmother of one ELC pre-school student as she dropped him off one morning.

The child previously attended a different center for two years, where he was frequently sent home for bad behavior and told he would not be ready for Kindergarten on time because he was behind academically. After only a few months at Hallie Q. Brown, he now looks forward to coming to pre-school, likes interacting with the other kids, and is on track to start Kindergarten next fall.

“He just needed someone to actually care for him,” says Angie Goettl, Director of Education Programs at Hallie Q. Brown. “We take the time to figure kids out. Staff build relationship with parents to find out more about what will best help the kids. We meet people where they’re at.”

Rated 4 Stars by Parent Aware

Our early childhood programs are 4-Star Parent Aware rated through the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services! This is a quality assessment which means that our education program has the highest level of excellence for preparing our little people, and their parents, for the greatest possible success in kindergarten and beyond. To learn more about the significance of our 4-star rating, check out this page.

About our Director

Angie Goettl is director of the HQB Early Learning Center. She has over 25 years of experience in early childhood education. Angie has led the Early Learning Center through both expansion and growth.

More Information and Tours 

Please call 651-224-4607 for more information or to schedule a tour of the Hallie Q. Brown Early Learning Center.

Click to download enrollment forms.

For families of current students: visit this page to learn about applying for placement in St. Paul Public Schools.

Location & Contact

Hallie Q Brown Community Center

270 N Kent Street
St Paul, MN 55102
651-224-4601
info@hallieqbrown.org

Facebook

Facebook

Twitter

My Tweets

Mission

The mission of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing access to critical human services, fostering and promoting personal growth, and developing community leadership.

Article Categories

Copyright © 2023 · Education Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

 

Loading Comments...