EARLY CHILDHOOD

ECH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

2-K • 3-K • Pre-K (UPK)

Our fully licensed 2-K, 3-K, and Pre-K (UPK) Early Childhood Center provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children ages 2 to 5 years old are supported as they grow, develop, explore, and thrive.

At ECH, we believe that every child is capable, curious, and ready to learn. Through purposeful play, hands-on experiences, meaningful relationships, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum, we create an environment where children feel safe, valued, confident, and excited to learn.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Whole-Child Development
  We support children’s social, emotional, intellectual, language, and physical development, helping them build the skills they need for success in school and beyond.
• DOE-Approved Curriculum Our program follows a DOE-approved curriculum with engaging studies and weekly themes that encourage children to investigate and make connections through literacy, STEM, art, music and movement, physical education, cooking, and more.
• Learning Through Play
  Children learn by doing! Our hands-on approach allows children to explore, experiment, problem-solve, create, and discover while developing independence and critical-thinking skills.
• Meaningful Connections
  Children are provided with opportunities for peer interaction, one-on-one conversations, collaboration, and relationship building in a supportive classroom environment.
• Exploration & Discovery
  We encourage children to ask questions, investigate their surroundings, make predictions, and discover new ideas through meaningful experiences.
• Confidence & Independence
  Children are encouraged to make choices, express their ideas, try new things, and take an active role in their learning. We celebrate their efforts and help them develop confidence in who they are and what they can do.
• PREPARING CHILDREN FOR WHAT’S NEXT
  Whether your child is beginning their early childhood journey in 2-K, building foundational skills in 3-K, or preparing for kindergarten in Pre-K, ECH provides experiences that help children become confident learners, capable problem-solvers, and caring members of their classroom community.
• OUR PROMISE
  We don’t just prepare children for the next grade — we help prepare them for life. At ECH, children are given the opportunity to learn, play, create, explore, discover, and grow — every day.