Our Programs
We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm with child-care available running concurrently with our educational programs. With all of the following programs, you may choose the days you wish your child to attend as long as we have those days available.
Infants
In our infant program, we have a nurturing and loving environment that you and your child are sure to love. This program is available to children 3 months to 14 months of age. To be eligible for the little cubs room, your child must be signed up for a minimum of 2 days with 8 hours, though more days and hours are available if needed. Our philosophy in the infant classroom is teamwork and individualized care for each of our students. We love spending each day bonding with the children through a variety of sensory exploration, story times, learning circles, outdoor play and creative art. We have a love of singing and songs in our classroom and have a strong presence of music and movement based curriculum. Our classroom curriculum theme changes weekly based upon children’s interests and current happenings (i.e., holidays, seasons and school-wide themes). Our themes and curriculum are engaging and exciting for our little cubs including lessons on shapes, colors, animals, people and songs! We are here for your little one to support them as they grow and learn while also maintaining a positive and open line of communication with you to ensure that your child is receiving the best care and education possible.
Toddlers
Our toddler room is an exciting place to be. We welcome every child and their families with open arms. We focus daily on play skills, independence and social/emotional development. The children thrive on open ended learning with a variety of hands on materials, allowing for language and social/emotional development . The children have opportunities to explore their independent skills during meal/snack time, role play and art projects. We provide a loving, safe environment where children can express their emotions. Every child is special and unique, and we want to empower them to reach their highest potential thru hands-on experiences and open ended activities.
Nursery
Our nursery class is designed for children 2.9 to 3.11 years old, offering a nurturing and supportive environment where kiddos can begin their educational journey. The nursery program focuses on fostering independence, developing social skills, and preparing children for their transition into prekindergarten.
We encourage children to develop self-help skills, such as dressing, cleaning up, and taking care of their belongings, promoting confidence and a sense of responsibility. Through interactive play and group activities, children learn to communicate, share, and work together with their peers, building social foundations.
Our nursery class offers a balanced mix of play-based learning and structured activities, creating a fun and enriching experience for every child!
Prekindergarten
Our Prekindergarten program is available to kids from ages 4.0-4.11 years of age. There is a focus on comprehensive kindergarten readiness with a more rigorous curriculum tailored to prepare children for the academic and social expectations of kindergarten.
Kids will engage in activities to promote the recognition of letters and their sounds, laying the foundation for early reading skills. Through interactive stories, guided reading, and sight word practice, children will begin to develop the skills needed to start reading independently. The math curriculum introduces number recognition and counting to create an understanding of basic mathematical concepts. They will also practice writing letters and number to enhance their fine motor skills and prepare them for more advanced writing tasks. Through art, music, and imaginative play, children will also have opportunities to explore their creativity and express themselves in various ways. The nurturing environment creates an environment that each child feels supported and encouraged as they make the transition to kindergarten. Focusing on building confidence, independence, and a love for learning, we ensure that the kids are well-prepared for the next stage of their education journey!
Junior Kindergarten
On an as-needed basis, we offer a program for those students who just miss the cut-off for Kindergarten or for those children who for various reasons are not ready for Kindergarten, but meet the age requirement. This is generally a 5 day/week program. Mixing that comfortable, friendly, family feel that MCC is known for, with the structure and curriculum of a Kindergarten classroom. Responsibility, independence, and engaging in active learning will be the main focus in Jr. K. We will be asking and answering questions, solving problems, and exploring individual interests, all while discovering the magic of letters and numbers through beginning sounds and ten frames.
Half-Day Program
We have a half-day program that runs from 9:15-11:15 with an optional lunch bunch until 12:45. Monday/Wednesdays/Friday’s are for Pre-K aged children 4.0-4.11. With Tuesdays/Thursdays being for Nursery aged 2.9-3.11.
After School
(Offered with minimum enrollment of 5 kids)
Available to Kindergarteners & First Graders up to the age of 8. We will offer this program on an as-needed basis from year to year. We’ll offer art projects on a daily basis and will go outside to work on gross motor skills each day weather permitting. There will be free play inside that can include art projects, building, organized games, and just spending time with friends in a relaxed, fun environment.
Summer
Our summer program runs Monday through Friday starting the second week of June through the end of August. We have a fun and stimulating curriculum that we follow, along with playing outside in sprinklers, special guests (magician, bubble man, etc.), and other exciting activities! This is only open for current families that are currently enrolled for the fall.