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Licensed Early Childhood Education (Preschool) Program 7am-6pm M-F
Offers full day accessible day care emphasizing social development and school readiness. Opened in 1993; licensed since 1994. ages 3-5

School-Age Child Care Program (before and after school, summer)

7am-6pm M-F
Balances academics with life skills training and social, cultural and recreational experiences. Opened in 1992; licensed since 1994. ages 5-12
Teen Program (after-school and summer)
Emphasizes education, life skills, volunteerism and healthy living. Offered since 1993. ages 13-17
Cooking Classes
Emphasizing nutrition, wellness and ecomnomics. Classes focus on preparing simple, nuturitionally balanced meals that are cost effective for the busy parent. Third Wednesday of each month. Offered since 2009 adult
English as a Second Language
Emphasizes English language proficiency, cultural awareness Offered since 2008 adult
Conversational Spanish
Emphasizes Spanish language proficiency, cultural awareness Offered since 2009 adult
Recreational Program
Offers athletic and social opportunities, such as involvement in River Camp, VCU's Lobs and Lessons, Gymnastics, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse. Participants learn cooperation, self-discipline, and leadership skills. Offered since Center opened in 1990. varies according to activity
GED preparation in Spanish and English
Emphasizing the ability to understand and use the general educational development tools presented and to pass the equivalent skills test Offered since 2009 adult
Citizens Academy in collaboration with Richmond City Police (Spanish)
Emphasizes an awareness and understanding of Richmond City residents' rights and responsibilities including personal safety, crime prevention, gang awareness, domestic violence, Fourth Amendment rights. Offered since 2009 adult
Nurturing Parenting Program in collaboration with Richmond City Early Childhood Development Initiative (English/Spanish)
Parents are the foundation of the family and serve as their child's first and most important nurturer, guide and teacher. Classes emphasize equipping and empowering parents with effective skills to meet the challenges of raising children Offered since 2009 adult
Care-A-Van in collaboration with Bon Secours Richmond Health System
Site of Care-A-Van serving the uninsured and under-insured to emphasize wellness. Offered since 2006 varied

The Center offers a comprehensive continuum of educational and social-development options to children and adults daily. The need for Sacred Heart Center's family- and child-centered programs is demonstrated by the fact that "word of mouth" advertising has kept the programs filled.