Child Care FAQ
What are your rates?
We use a sliding fee scale schedule of rates for child care and preschool. Not all of our programs charge fees. Please contact Esther (360-795-8612) for more information.
What is the oldest age my child can be and still enroll in child care?
By law, we can serve children in licensed child care only through age 12. We often do have out of school programs available for older youths. Please check with us.
Do you have bus service?
We provide bus service for children in the ECEAP program. Bus service is also provided for kindergarten children.
What are your school policies?
Available in our Parent Handbook which you will receive when you enroll your child.
Are meals provided?
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides funding for meals for our child care and preschool programs through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This program is administered by the Office of Public Instruction. The CACFP is a federal program that provides healthy meals and snacks at no additional charge.
May my child bring food from home?
If your child has allergies or needs special kinds of foods, please talk with our Food Services Supervisor (Becca). She will be happy to work with you.
Are you equipped for a child with special needs?
We are fully handicapped accessible including the outdoor play space. We also offer child care and individual classroom lesson plans for children with special needs. We work with ESD 112 and Progress Center to provide children with the best chance to succeed.
Do you potty train?
We will help you with the potty-training process.
May my child bring toys?
Please do not send toys with your child. We provide many fun toys.
How You Can Help
Outright Gifts of Cash are always welcome. Mail your contribution check, payable to SJFC, to the following address:
St. James Family Center
1134 Columbia Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Matching Gifts from your employer can expand the impact of your contribution.
Appreciated Securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are easily transferable. Please call for broker information.
Electronic Funds Transfer will automatically debit your bank account or charge your credit card.
Planned Philanthropy ensures that your concerns for children and families are met in the years to come.
Memorial Gifts or Donations in memory of a family member or friend.
Leave A Legacy is a campaign to help people make the most of their charitable giving.
Gifts in any form may be designated for our Endowment Fund. These gifts will help provide for future operations. All donations to SJFC are tax deductible. We will not share your information with any third party organization without your explicit permission to do so. Personal information you provide is stored in a secure location and accessible only by designated staff. Copies of our 501 (c)(3) certification, or our Endowment Policy will be provided upon request.
Wish List
There are always things we need at St. James Family Center.
By donating items you no longer need, you can help us and help yourself as well (with a tax deductible donation).
Here are a few ideas:
New or gently used items for Children's Christmas Store
Volunteers for the Youth Adventure Program
Drop off your used ink cartridges from your fax or injet printer. We recycle them for a refund.
Our wish list is always changing. Check back with us from time to time, or if you have something you think we could use, call us at 360-795-8612.
Job Listings
(No open positions at this time)
SJFC has 26 paid positions. Approximately half of these are full time. Our pay scale is comparable to similar jobs in remote rural areas, but the benefit package offered is equal to or better than most for similar positions. We invite applicants who have early childhood education credits and experience, family support credits or credentials, and domestic violence or sexual assault counseling education or experience. We also offer entry level positions in early childhood education for those willing to pursue courses in this field at any of the nearby college campuses.
All paid staff and volunteers must complete a Washington State Criminal History and background check. Please contact us if you are interested in applying
