Our Mission
Marylhurst Early Childhood Center believes that children are naturally curious, intrinsically imaginative, and thrive when learning is active and meaningful. Teachers are inspired by children to create active enriching environments that foster kindness, intellectual growth, and the joy of discovery. MECC supports the development of a community that celebrates the unique contributions of our families, our school, and each individual child.
At Marylhurst we strive to…
- Create a collaborative learning community that celebrates individual differences and encourages children to take pleasure in their own and others’ intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth.
- Nurture the development of compassion, understanding, a sense of responsibility toward others in the community, and strength of character, empowering children to express their beliefs and act upon their convictions.
- Support lifelong learners who are instilled with a love of learning and an understanding that their education will always be unfinished.
Curriculum
The Marylhurst ECC curriculum is designed with the following philosophy:
- Mindful teaching creates an intentional stand-alone philosophy grounded in respect for the social and emotional aspects of the developing child.
- MECC believes a child’s inherent curiosity is best supported by their confidence in communication skills.
- Our philosophical foundation is guided by each developmental stage; taking pride in honoring and stretching childhood play.
- Curriculum development is organically seeded through open-ended listening and community enrichment. As a result, our programs are well-connected and celebrate families.
Schedule
MECC recognizes that all children and families have individual needs, and provides a variety of class schedules to accommodate these. Most classes are in the morning, with at least one afternoon class available. The Threes have a 2-day or 3-day option, and the Fours have a 3-day or 4-day option. Kindergarten is 4 days/week, for 5 hours per day.
Tuition
Annual tuition is partially dependent on the number of days and hours for each class, payable in monthly installments for 10 months.