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Agency  Information |
The history of St. Mary Villa begins in the mid-nineteenth century in response to family and social disruption following the  American Civil War.
St. Mary Villa operated as a residential orphanage until the mid 1970’s when family and social needs changed from alternative placement to family supportive services.
St. Mary Villa changed to become an educational child care provider to support families with employed parents and parents in school.
St. Mary Villa has successfully provided quality child care services for over 30 years. In the 1980’s St. Mary Villa joined other progressive programs to seek, support and achieve accreditation by the National Association of the Education of the Young Child as a sign of quality services. This tradition of commitment to quality and objective professional review continues by earning the “3 Star Rating” for the highest standard of compliance recognized by the State Department of Human Services. St. Mary Villa has also been a continuous recipient of United Way Outcome-Based Investments that are awarded on findings of measurable and documented results.
The service-business model of St. Mary Villa that emphasizes diversity in socio-economic status, race, ethnicity and religion has sustained the agency financially and programmatically through the years with full enrollments and resources.
Throughout the years St. Mary Villa has been motivated by the teachings of Jesus and the Catholic Church to respond to all children and families with love and care that supports them reaching their God given potential.
The mission, always derived from this motivation, is to support families by providing affordable, quality day care, after school care and educational programs in a safe, healthy, nurturing and multi-cultural environment, promoting intellectual, physical, social and moral development of the child.
St. Mary Villa is an incorporated Tennessee non-profit agency recognized by the United States Treasury and Internal Revenue Service as not subject to taxation and as a charitable organization to which donations are tax deductible.
St. Mary Villa is governed by a Board of Trust, appointed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Nashville and according to By-Laws adopted by the Board. The Board appoints an Executive Director who organizes an administrative team composed of child care and business professionals to implement the programs and services of the agency.
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| Board membership for fiscal year 2009-2010: |
| St. Mary Villa Board of Trust |
Term - Expiration |
| Board Members and Officers |
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| President 2009-2010 |
| Mike Hogrefe |
Third - 2012 |
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| Vice President 2009-2010 |
| Frank Caruso |
Third - 2012 |
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| Treasurer 2009-2010 |
| James O'Neill |
Second - 2011 |
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| Secretary 2009-2010 |
| Debora Glennon |
Second - 2012 |
| Susan Ney |
First - 2011 |
| Ken Steverson |
First - 2011 |
| Leticia Alvarez |
First - 2012 |
| Pat Shepherd |
First - 2012 |
| Katie Stenberg |
First - 2012 |
| Alex Mackay |
First - 2012 |
| Debbie Owen |
First - 2013 |
| Lauren Wagner |
First - 2013 |
| Ellen Conn |
First - 2013 |
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The Management Team of St. Mary Villa is composed of: |
Executive Director – Michael Miller has over 30 years experience in social services, serving as Director of Metro Nashville Social Services and Tennessee Commissioner of Children Services.
Executive Director
Michael Miller
Phone 760-4425
email: mike.miller@stmaryvilla.org |
Program Director – Clarie Givens has over 20 years experience at St. Mary Villa, a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Social Work and in depth understanding of child development, educational supervision and family dynamics.
Program Director
Clarie Givens
Phone 760-4437
email: cgivens@stmaryvilla.org |
Program Manager – Precious Newbell combines teaching and supervisory experience with a degree in early childhood education to manage educational programming in partnership with the Program Director.
Program Manager
Precious Newbell
Phone 760-4423
email: pnewbell@stmaryvilla.org |
Business Manager – Mary Able manages family accounts and human resources, including billing, fee collection, payroll and general bookkeeping for the agency.
Business Manager
Mary Able
Phone 760-4414
email: mable@stmaryvilla.org |
Administrative Assistant – Yolanda Neal welcomes new families, processes enrollments, maintains waiting lists, manages documentation and publishes our newsletter.
Administrative Assistant (Enrollments)
Yolanda Neal
Phone 760-4413
email: yneal@stmaryvilla.org |
After School Coordinator – Lori Flemming manages our after school programs with a wealth of experience and care; Lori is a full time Metro public school principal.
After School Coordinator
Lori Flemming
760-4412 |
Advisory Committee
St. Mary Villa includes parents and families in the process of managing the agency and programs. Parents and families are encouraged to volunteer their time and talents in planning classroom activities, teacher appreciation events, play yard improvement and upkeep. Parents also support the agency and program by serving as references and supporters of grant proposals and by representing St. Mary Villa in the community. |
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| Budget |
St. Mary Villa adopts an annual budget with revenue from family fees, the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, the Diocese of Nashville, the United States Department of Agriculture and donations from foundations and friends.
More complete data on agency operations and finances is available on-line at the Giving Matters website: www.givingmatters.com
St. Mary Villa is a licensed child care center with a capacity of 240 children; participant in the State of Tennessee Star Quality rating system and St. Mary Villa has consistently earned the highest “3 Star” rating for organization and performance in staffing, training, family involvement and services. See the Tennessee Department of Human Services website for more information at: www.tennessee.gov
St. Mary Villa changes and adapts its’ programs to meet the needs of children and families through evaluation and strategic planning. |
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| Donations |
St. Mary Villa Child Development Center provides services for reduced fees based on a sliding scale according to a family’s household income. Our ability to offer reduced fees is dependent on donations from individuals and institutions. We seek and appreciate voluntary contributions in any amount.
St. Mary Villa Child Development Center is a recognized non-profit organization, allowing donations to be tax deductible.
How to Contribute
Secure Online Donation |
Donate by Mail |
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Donations may be sent via Postal Mail to:
St. Mary Villa
30 White Bridge Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37205 |
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| Wish List |
St. Mary Villa always welcomes donations of well handled children’s books, toys and riding toys.
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| Volunteer |
St. Mary Villa values students, parents and friends who are willing to volunteer their time to read to children, contribute to classroom events and activities and support administrative work. Throughout the year we organize play yard maintenance and improvement with staff and volunteer energy. Please contact us if interested and we will find a way to connect your talents with our program. |
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