Support Our School
Online Giving
We are excited to introduce our new online giving platform, making it easier than ever to support St. Jerome Early Childhood Center! As a small Catholic early childhood center, every donation makes a difference in providing our children with a safe, engaging, and faith-filled learning environment. Donations to SJECC help us continue making improvements and investing in the resources our teachers and children use each day, including:
-Updating technology and classroom computers
-Adding new instructional materials, curriculum materials, and resources
-Enhancing our Outdoor Classroom materials
-Refreshing paint throughout the school
-Updating and adding playground equipment
Whether you are a current family, alumni family, parishioner, grandparent, or friend of SJECC, we are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our children and supporting the mission of St. Jerome Early Childhood Center.
Visit: Online Giving
We are excited to introduce our new online giving platform, making it easier than ever to support St. Jerome Early Childhood Center! As a small Catholic early childhood center, every donation makes a difference in providing our children with a safe, engaging, and faith-filled learning environment. Donations to SJECC help us continue making improvements and investing in the resources our teachers and children use each day, including:
-Updating technology and classroom computers
-Adding new instructional materials, curriculum materials, and resources
-Enhancing our Outdoor Classroom materials
-Refreshing paint throughout the school
-Updating and adding playground equipment
Whether you are a current family, alumni family, parishioner, grandparent, or friend of SJECC, we are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our children and supporting the mission of St. Jerome Early Childhood Center.
Visit: Online Giving
Adopt a Class!
Your Adopt-a-Class donation will provide essential instructional supplies, hands-on learning materials, engaging seasonal activities, and curriculum resources. Contributions go directly to enriching the classroom and student experience. Every donation helps!
Thank you for investing in our children!
Adopt-a-Class: Room 2 - EC2
Adopt-a-Class: Room 3 - EC3
Adopt-a-Class: Room 4 - EC4/VPK
Your Adopt-a-Class donation will provide essential instructional supplies, hands-on learning materials, engaging seasonal activities, and curriculum resources. Contributions go directly to enriching the classroom and student experience. Every donation helps!
Thank you for investing in our children!
Adopt-a-Class: Room 2 - EC2
Adopt-a-Class: Room 3 - EC3
Adopt-a-Class: Room 4 - EC4/VPK
Poinsettia Pre-Order Fundraiser
Poinsettia pre-orders will be available November 2 - November 15, 2026. Pre-order forms will be available after Mass the weekend of November 14 & 15! Poinsettia's must be picked up on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Prefer online? Visit the link below to pre-order:
Home | St. Jerome Early Childhood Center
Poinsettia pre-orders will be available November 2 - November 15, 2026. Pre-order forms will be available after Mass the weekend of November 14 & 15! Poinsettia's must be picked up on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Prefer online? Visit the link below to pre-order:
Home | St. Jerome Early Childhood Center
Breakfast with Santa
Our Annual Breakfast with Santa fundraising event will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026 (8:00-10:00 am) in the Parish Center.
Admission and Raffle tickets will be available after Mass the weekend of November 14 & 15!
Prefer online? Visit the link below to purchase tickets:
https://givebutter.com/breakfast-with-santa-kuafvt?s=3KEvqS
Our Annual Breakfast with Santa fundraising event will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026 (8:00-10:00 am) in the Parish Center.
Admission and Raffle tickets will be available after Mass the weekend of November 14 & 15!
Prefer online? Visit the link below to purchase tickets:
https://givebutter.com/breakfast-with-santa-kuafvt?s=3KEvqS
Amazon Teacher Wishlist by Classroom
EC2 - Ms. Audrey & Miss Peighton
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2W5E2V3BPST5E?ref_=wl_share
EC3 - Mrs. Hull & Mrs. Mellinger
https://a.co/0aWixl26
VPK - Ms. Kara & Ms. Sara
https://a.co/0efzHacN
Extended Care - Mrs. Demes & Ms. Amber
Amazon.com
EC2 - Ms. Audrey & Miss Peighton
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2W5E2V3BPST5E?ref_=wl_share
EC3 - Mrs. Hull & Mrs. Mellinger
https://a.co/0aWixl26
VPK - Ms. Kara & Ms. Sara
https://a.co/0efzHacN
Extended Care - Mrs. Demes & Ms. Amber
Amazon.com
Giving Tuesday
This year, Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, December 1, 2026. In the Catholic community, this is celebrated through the official #iGiveCatholic campaign. Generous donors can securely make contributions to support St. Jerome Early Childhood Center, with an Advanced Giving phase taking place from November 16 through November 30. St. Jerome ECC is a 501(C) (3) entity and as such all donations are tax deductible. Federal ID #59-3014878. More details will be shared in November!
This year, Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, December 1, 2026. In the Catholic community, this is celebrated through the official #iGiveCatholic campaign. Generous donors can securely make contributions to support St. Jerome Early Childhood Center, with an Advanced Giving phase taking place from November 16 through November 30. St. Jerome ECC is a 501(C) (3) entity and as such all donations are tax deductible. Federal ID #59-3014878. More details will be shared in November!
Ignatius Books
Every book is handpicked with care by a team of publishing professionals, experienced teachers, and dedicated moms. Their collective expertise ensures that every title meets the highest standards of quality, making the selection not only safe for young readers but also deeply inspiring. Each book is chosen to nurture faith, instill virtue, and ignite a love for learning, ensuring that your child’s reading experience is both enriching and meaningful. For every book or item bought, St. Jerome ECC will earn "Ave Dollars,". This means that every purchase not only enriches your child’s life but also helps to build a stronger, better-equipped school community.
Place an online order by visiting: https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com?signup=true&schoolId=2302&role=parent
Every book is handpicked with care by a team of publishing professionals, experienced teachers, and dedicated moms. Their collective expertise ensures that every title meets the highest standards of quality, making the selection not only safe for young readers but also deeply inspiring. Each book is chosen to nurture faith, instill virtue, and ignite a love for learning, ensuring that your child’s reading experience is both enriching and meaningful. For every book or item bought, St. Jerome ECC will earn "Ave Dollars,". This means that every purchase not only enriches your child’s life but also helps to build a stronger, better-equipped school community.
Place an online order by visiting: https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com?signup=true&schoolId=2302&role=parent
The Monsignor Brendan Muldoon Endowment Fund
Established in 1993, the St. Jerome Early Childhood Foundation was created in accordance with the guidelines of the Diocese of St. Petersburg to support the operational and capital needs of St. Jerome Early Childhood Center through the generous support of parents, parishioners, alumni, and community businesses. In June 2024, in honor of Monsignor Brendan Muldoon, our founder, and whose vision and leadership made St. Jerome Early Childhood Center possible, the Foundation's endowment was proudly renamed The Monsignor Brendan Muldoon Endowment Fund. Donate online by visiting: www.stjeromeonline.org/msgr-muldoon-endowment.htm
Established in 1993, the St. Jerome Early Childhood Foundation was created in accordance with the guidelines of the Diocese of St. Petersburg to support the operational and capital needs of St. Jerome Early Childhood Center through the generous support of parents, parishioners, alumni, and community businesses. In June 2024, in honor of Monsignor Brendan Muldoon, our founder, and whose vision and leadership made St. Jerome Early Childhood Center possible, the Foundation's endowment was proudly renamed The Monsignor Brendan Muldoon Endowment Fund. Donate online by visiting: www.stjeromeonline.org/msgr-muldoon-endowment.htm
Sponsor a Child's Tuition
Your generosity can make a lasting difference in the life of a child. A full or partial tuition sponsorship provides the opportunity for a child to attend St. Jerome Early Childhood Center who might not otherwise be able to because of financial need. St. Jerome ECC is a 501(C) (3) entity and as such all donations are tax deductible. Federal ID #59-3014878.
If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please contact the Early Childhood Center office at (727) 596-9491 for more information.
Your generosity can make a lasting difference in the life of a child. A full or partial tuition sponsorship provides the opportunity for a child to attend St. Jerome Early Childhood Center who might not otherwise be able to because of financial need. St. Jerome ECC is a 501(C) (3) entity and as such all donations are tax deductible. Federal ID #59-3014878.
If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please contact the Early Childhood Center office at (727) 596-9491 for more information.
Matching Gifts
Inquire with your employer’s policy with regards to matching funds to non-profit entities. Many businesses match the employees’ donations to non-profits (Verizon, Raytheon and more!). Usually these are monitored in a calendar year, so within a school year, you may have two opportunities to contribute. St. Jerome ECC is a 501(C) (3) entity and as such all donations are tax deductible. Federal ID #59-3014878
Inquire with your employer’s policy with regards to matching funds to non-profit entities. Many businesses match the employees’ donations to non-profits (Verizon, Raytheon and more!). Usually these are monitored in a calendar year, so within a school year, you may have two opportunities to contribute. St. Jerome ECC is a 501(C) (3) entity and as such all donations are tax deductible. Federal ID #59-3014878