EMU Early Learning Center

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---- About the ELC Programs ----

4-year-old preschool

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9-11:30am. For children who are four years old by Sept. 30
Class size usually 14 students
2022-2023 monthly tuition: $265

3-year-old preschool

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12-2:30pm. For children who are three years old by Sept. 30
Class size usually 12 students
2022-2023 monthly tuition: $235

2-year-old preschool

Mondays and Tuesdays OR Thursdays and Fridays, 9:15-11:15 a.m. For children who are two years old by Sept. 30
Class size usually 8 students
2022-2023 monthly tuition: $165



----What’s different about EMU’s program?----

Children learn easily and naturally through involvement with people, activities and the environment. The Early Learning Center at EMU allows children to be children, exploring the world, developing in an unhurried way, and learning for the joy of learning. The “emergent” curriculum used at the center is based on the developmental interaction theory of child psychology. It enables teachers to be sensitive to the cues of the children and their interests. Developing and nurturing a personal sense of self is valued above rote learning of skills and facts. What you’ll find in our classrooms:

• Low teacher/student ratios

• EMU education majors

• Time for free play

• Outdoor play

• Woodworking center

• Block and construction centers

• Creative art center

• Cooking projects

• Sensory table

• Writing center

• Science centers

• Dramatic play areas

• Book and reading area

• Group time

• Small group activities

• Healthy and varied snacks

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We attempt to balance the number of boys and girls in the program and to have a diverse group of children. Teacher development

All ELC teachers stay current through course work, education association memberships and professional development. Practicum students from the EMU education program, a highly respected teacher education program in the region and beyond, assist in the preschool program regularly. Contact us at [email protected] or 540-433-4002 to schedule a visit to our classroom and learn more about the Early Learning Center at EMU.