~We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year~
The Early Learning Center is a 4 STAR, Pre-K Counts Early Childhood Education Program where children love to learn, teachers love to teach, and families feel at home.
We are a multi-age preschool that focuses on meeting the needs of the whole child with love and respect. Our teachers are extensively trained in all areas of Early Childhood Education (ECE) meeting STARS and Pre-K Counts standards. All of our Lead Teachers have degrees in Early Childhood Education.
Family is at the heart of our program. We love working closely with our families to create the best possible experience for everyone. We welcome you, your child, and your family into the Early Learning Center. Come share your ideas, concerns, celebrations, culture, interests, skills and wisdom with us.
Thank you for sharing your family with ours!
The ELC Family
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Our Educational Philosphy
We believe that preschool aged children thrive in a joy filled environment where emotional intelligence, kindness, peaceful interactions, creative expression and free, imaginary play are supported.
We offer developmentally appropriate learning activities based on each child’s individual needs. We emphasize cooperation and support in a multi-age classroom.
Student-led learning with a state approved
curriculum
Fresh hot meals made in house with organic produce
Art, music, and movement woven into everyday lessons
Free play, large & small group circles, cooperative lessons
Mindfulness & peace education as social & emotional wellness
Non Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov