Preschool and Pre-K
All Holy Family Early childhood centers participate in the Iowa Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program, which provides free pre-K to Iowa residents turning four by September 15. All of the centers also provide convenient wrap-around care for their preschool and pre-K students. For more information or to learn of available openings, contact the center director listed.
24-25 Enrollment Process
Holy Family offers priority enrollment to siblings of current K-12 students and children of staff members, followed by members of a Catholic supporting parish. Remaining spots for preschool and pre-K programs will be offered to the general public via online registration. Please use the links below for individual locations to pre-register your child for available preschool or pre-K seats!
Locations and Programs
Holy Ghost Early Childhood Center
2981 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001
Ph: (563) 582-2578
Fax: (563) 556-4768
Hours: 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. year-round
Click here to pre-register for preschool/pre-K at Holy Ghost.
Programming Offered at Holy Ghost
- Eagle Care school-age before- and after-school, summer, and non-school-day or inclement-weather-day care
- Year-round childcare for infants through age 10
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5 days) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. and p.m.) with optional wrap-around services
Anita Valentine
Early Childhood Director
avalentine@holyfamilydbq.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe Early Childhood Center
2005 Kane Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Ph: (563) 556-2820
Fax: (563) 585-1987
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
Early Childhood Programs at Our Lady are filled for 2024-2025. To be added to a waitlist, please contact Director Tina Pothoff.
Programming Offered at Our Lady Early Childhood
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5, 3, or 2 days per week) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (Spanish a.m. or dual-language 5-hour Pre-K Plus) with optional wrap-around services
- Eagle Care before- and after-school care for Our Lady K-5 students
Tina Pothoff
Early Childhood Director
tpothoff@holyfamilydbq.org
Resurrection Early Childhood Center
4320 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
Ph: (563) 583-5206
Fax: (563) 557-7995
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
Click here to pre-register for preschool/pre-K at Resurrection.
Programming Offered at Resurrection Early Childhood
- Eagle Care school-age before- and after-school, summer, and non-school-day or inclement-weather-day care
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5, 3, or 2 days per week) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus) with optional wrap-around services
- Eagle Care before- and after-school care for Resurrection K-5 students
- Eagles Day Camp summer care
Emily Burke
Early Childhood Director
eburke@holyfamilydbq.org
St. Columbkille Early Childhood Center
1220 Rush St., Dubuque, IA 52003
Ph: (563) 583-1620
Fax: (563) 583-4884
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during regular school calendar
Click here to pre-register for preschool/pre-K at St. Columbkille.
Programming Offered at St. Columbkille Early Childhood
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5 days per week) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus) with optional wrap-around services
- Eagle Care before- and after-school care for St. Columbkille K-5 students
Marcy Weidenbacher
Early Childhood Director
mweidenbacher@holyfamilydbq.org
St. Joseph the Worker Early Childhood Center
2105 St. Joseph St., Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1246
Fax: (563) 588-3960
Hours: 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. year-round
Click here to pre-register for preschool/pre-K at St. Joseph the Worker.
Programming Offered at St. Joseph the Worker Early Childhood
- Eagle Care school-age before- and after-school, summer, and non-school-day or inclement-weather-day care
- Year-round childcare for infants through age 10
- Preschool: 3-year-old (5 days) with optional wrap-around services
- Pre-K: 4-year-old (a.m., p.m. or 5-hour Pre-K Plus) with optional wrap-around services