Stemming from connections to Christian Brothers at the LaSalle Institute in the township of Glencoe (now Wildwood), the Sacred Heart parish was formally founded in 1889. "Harmony, charity and love for the Eucharist" is the parish's motto.
Sacred Heart Athletic Association parishioners volunteer as coaches for the church's basketball and volleyball teams. Other activities include a gardening club and quilting group.
The parish has operated a parochial school since 1948. For children who attend public schools, this church offers a Parish School of Religion (PSR).
The learning philosophy of Mid Rivers Day Care/Children's Edu-Care Center is to teach based on the age, stage and interest of the children. It provides a "second family" environment for its clients. Infant and toddler care, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, before- and after-school care and summer school programs are available. It is located on Mid Rivers Mall Drive just south of McMenamy Road.
Just 4 Us Childcare, a day care in Saint Charles, provides video monitored classrooms that parents can always view online while their child is on-site. The center is staffed with CPR certified, degreed or degree-seeking teachers. It was established in 2000.
They offer full-day childcare, full and half-day pre-school, before and after-school care, evening care and summer camp programs.
Located near the intersection of Argonne and Woodlawn, The Lab School is a private, independent pre-school for kids ages 3- to 6-years-old. It offers morning programs, as well as full day programs.
