Supporting the efforts of parents as primary educators

WELCOME to the CRECHE website!

CRECHE (Children Receiving Education in a Catholic Home Environment) is an apostolate that promotes homeschooling among Catholic families who are engaged in providing their children’s primary education at home. With an outreach to all homeschooling families in the surrounding Fox Valley, Illinois area, CRECHE provides activities that encourage friendship and vibrant family life, striving to help members grow as disciples by bringing Christ to the world.

REGISTRATION FOR THE UPCOMING 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
We will begin accepting new members during our summer registration period that runs from July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025. For more information, please email: register.creche@gmail.com

Click here to review CRECHE’s Policies & Expectations

If you would like more information on how to homeschool, please visit the HSLDA website.

May God Bless CRECHE and all of our families.

We hope that you have a blessed year!

Your 2025-2026 Board of Directors,
Cindi, Renata, Amy, Erin, Meg, Lisette

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What’s happening at CRECHE

A Focus on Imitating the Holy Family

A Focus on Imitating the Holy Family The Holy Family models for us what family life should exemplify. It is a school of virtue for both parents and children. There we find God, and learn how to connect with God and with others. The family is where love is freely [...]

Prayer for Homeschooling

Prayer for Homeschooling Dear Lord, bless me in my decision to homeschool my children. Grant me the grace of peace and determination in this awesome endeavor. Lead me to the proper materials for the instruction of each of my children, so that their individual talents and skills will be nurtured [...]