Never exceeding a 10:1 ratio of students to staff, our classes educate the whole child providing opportunities to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Our center prepares students not only for kindergarten, but for life in our community and our world. Through the personal attention of our staff, children experience developmentally-appropriate activities, social interaction, guided play, field trips, story time, music, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities. This all takes place in a loving, Christian environment.  We stand by a philosophy that each child will develop, through Christian education and guidance, a good self-image and respect for others.

Wee Care is operated by St. John’s Lutheran Church and admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions polities, scholarships and other school-administered programs.

Dee Radtke
Director

Dee joined the staff in 2017. She previously worked in the Stewartville School district and has degrees in community health education and management.

Kathy Dux
Teacher

Kathy has been on staff since 1985. She is a licensed Minnesota teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She previously taught at Kindercare Learning Center and The Learning Tree.

Lori Torgerson
Teacher

Lori has been with Wee Care since 1997. She had previously worked at St. George’s LaPepeniere Montessori Center, Kindercare Learning Center and Stewartville Early Childhood Special Education.

Sandy Steinhoff
Assistant Teacher

Since 2001, Sandy has worked with the families and children of Wee Care.  She also assists with office duties as needed.