About Us
The faculty at 4th Street Early Education Center are committed to providing preschool children with a developmentally appropriate and challenging educational program, which focuses on the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development of children. All children have daily opportunities to engage in a high quality early childhood education program that is inclusive of a research-based curriculum and social-emotional curriculum.
We take pride in our Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, which enhances our student’s curiosity of nature by providing nature-based learning spaces. Program staff are educated in the field of early childhood education. Our ultimate goals at 4th Street Early Education Center are to close the achievement gap for our students, achieve academic success, and to inspire them to become life-long learners. 4th Street Early Education Center proudly serves families and students 246 days per year.
Our Beliefs
When staff, parents, community members and children communicate with each other and respect each others feelings, it builds the foundation for continued positive experiences in the learning process.
We strongly believe:
- Children will succeed if parents are involved in their child's education.
- Curiosity is good because it enhances knowledge and leads to discovery.
- A family/community works best when ideas and knowledge are shared.
- A rich environment with positive interactions and praise amongst parents, staff and children to be life long learners.
- When parents are regularly informed about their children's educational growth it establishes trust in staff and the school program.
- When a bond is created between parents and staff, it promotes a relationship, it builds confidence on the program which allows parents and teachers to openly communicate.