Child Care
Child care and early childhood education can be an exciting adventure! For children ages 0-3, our child care centers provide babies, toddlers, and their caregivers with the tools they need to learn and thrive. Our programs are part of the federal Early Head Start (EHS) initiative. Like all our work here at Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), we aim to provide culturally responsive services to the whole family, making sure both children and their caregivers are supported.
About Early Head Start
Our Early Head Start (EHS) model is evidence-based, which means the model has been researched, tested, and proven that if implemented correctly, children will have positive outcomes. We focus on helping children become ready for school, supporting families in meeting their goals, and supporting overall health and well-being. We aim to foster an inclusive, safe environment where every child can explore, discover, and flourish and parents are engaged in all aspects of the program.
Our Centers
At each center we have dedicated rooms assigned by age to ensure we tailor our approach to each child’s unique developmental needs. Our centers have classrooms for infants (birth – 12 months), young toddlers (12 months – 24 months), and older toddlers (24 months – 36 months).
Additionally, every center has a Gross Motor Room which allows for indoor activities to promote physical and social development for the children. We also have outdoor playgrounds where, weather permitting, children engage in daily outdoor play.
Program Focuses
Learning and Education
Health
Parent Support and Engagement
A Day at Our Centers
Wondering what your child's day at one of our centers might look like? Below you'll find a sample schedule.
8:30 AM - Arrival, Wash Hands, Breakfast & Story Time
9:00 AM - Bathroom Time, Brush Teeth & Wash Hands
9:20 AM - Activities Based on Classroom
9:45 AM - Circle Time: Music & Movement
10:00 AM - Arts & Crafts in Small Groups
10:20 AM - Bathroom Time & Wash Hands
10:30 AM - Outside Playtime or Gross Motor Room
11:30 AM - Lunch & Story Time
12:00 PM - Bathroom Time, Brush Teeth & Naptime
2:00 PM - Bathroom Time, Snack Time
2:30 PM - Story Time and/or Individual Plans
3:00 PM - Departure
Access to Additional MCC Services
Families who are enrolled in our child care centers not only receive services within the child care program, but also have access to other MCC services such as educational classes and doula support.
This website is supported by Grant Number 03CH011921 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Maternity Care Coalition and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.