Hours & Daily Schedules

Early Childhood Center

Creating an environment where your child will thrive

The Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a leading preschool and toddler care center for children 18 months-5 years of age. Our supportive and nurturing staff integrate academic, cultural, social, and emotional development into the classroom, providing the foundation and personalized attention to help each child thrive, learn, and grow.

ECC students sit together on the foor
  • ECC Schedule Options
  • Full Day: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Half Day: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (for 18 months - 3 years old)
  • Early Care: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • After Care: Monday-Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

  • ECC Specialty Classes and Programs
  • Weekly specialty classes: Garden, P.E., Jewish Studies and Hebrew (included in tuition; for all ages)
  • Afternoon Enrichment Program 2024-25: Cooking, Playball, Dance and Spanish (optional for 3 to 5 year olds)
  • Holiday Camps: Winter Break Camp and Spring Break Camp (optional for all ages)
  • ECC Carmel Creek Summer Camp (optional for all ages)

ECC Daily Schedules

Schedules are flexible and subject to change

  • Toddlers & 2 year olds
  • 7:30-9:00 a.m.  Indoor Activities and breakfast (Early Care Option)
  • 9:00-9:30 a.m.  Table activities and circle time
  • 9:30-10:15 a.m.  Outdoor curriculum
  • 10:15-10:30 a.m.  Snack time
  • 10:30-12:00 p.m.  Indoor curriculum
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.  Lunch and Nap transition
  • 1:00- 2:45 p.m.  Pick up / Rest time
  • 2:45-3:15 p.m. Snack time
  • 3:15-3:30 p.m. Indoor Activities and Dismissal
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. Indoor and Outdoor Activities (After Care Option)
  • 3 year olds
  • 7:30-9:00 a.m. Indoor and Outdoor Activities (Early Care Option)
  • 9:00-9:15 a.m.  Welcome and Table activities
  • 9:15-10:00 a.m.  Morning meeting and activities
  • 10:00-10:25 a.m.  Snack time
  • 10:25-11:30 a.m.  Outdoor play and activities
  • 11:30- 12:00 p.m.  Indoor activities and centers
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.  Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m.  Children in half day program dismissed
  • 1:00-1:30 p.m.  Quiet time
  • 1:30-2:30 p.m.  Afternoon learning: science, art, and exploration
  • 2:30-3:00 p.m.  Snack time
  • 3:00-3:30 p.m.  End of day circle time and dismissal
  • 3:30- 5:30 p.m. Indoor and Outdoor Activities (After Care Option)
  • 4-5 year olds
  • 7:30-9:00 a.m. Indoor and Outdoor Activities and breakfast (Early Care Option)
  • 9:00-9:15 a.m.  Welcome and Table activities
  • 9:15-10:00 a.m.  Morning meeting and activities
  • 10:00-10:15 a.m.  Snack time
  • 10:15-11:15 a.m.  Activities and learning centers
  • 11:15-12:15 p.m.  Outdoor play and activities
  • 12:30-1:00 p.m.  Storytime
  • 1:00-1:30 p.m.  Lunch  
  • 1:30-2:00 p.m.  Quiet time
  • 2:00-2:30 p.m.  Games and snack
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m.  End of day circle time and dismissal
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. Indoor and Outdoor Activities (After Care Option)