The Education Center of the United Methodist Church

The mission of the Education Center of the United Methodist Church is to provide a nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood program that serves children from six weeks through five years old in both full and part day programs. In addition, we provide childcare that wraps around the public-school calendar to children from ages five through twelve years old. We serve the New Milford community and beyond, offering flexible school year or year-round schedules and programs to meet the needs of our families. The program is housed in the education wing of the United Methodist Church and welcomes families of any faith. There is no religious component to our programs. Our goal at the Education Center of the United Methodist Church is to provide an environment for your child that supports a positive learning experience. We are inspired by child development theorists such as Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Howard Gardner, Abraham Maslow, nd Emmi Pikler against a backdrop of best practice standards and criteria as set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We incorporate learning styles such as Reggio Emelia, Loose Parts, and Emergent Curriculum.