Our program is based on the interests, needs, and abilities of the young child. Each day is planned and balanced with respect to indoor and outdoor time; individual, small group and large group activities; and quiet and active play.

MECE adheres to the philosophy and  training of  “The Creative Curriculum®”. The Creative Curriculum®, the country’s leading scientifically based, comprehensive curriculum for programs serving children from birth to age 5. The Creative Curriculum® is used to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program that promotes children’s social-emotional development and learning in the core areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It combines the latest research and the freshest ideas into a forward-thinking approach to learning–one that honors creativity and respects the role that teachers play in making learning exciting and relevant for every child in their classrooms.”

MECE’s staff have been trained in the Handwriting Without Tears® program and use the HWT manipulatives in all three and four year old classrooms. “Handwriting Without Tears’ mission is to make learning and teaching easy and fun by providing superior educational products, training, and promotional materials to educators and parents.”

Four year old classes follow a letter of the week format. They start with the letter “A” and work their way through the alphabet. The teachers plan stories, art activities and even snack with the letter in mind, with the emphasis on letter recognition and sound.