Martinez Early Childhood Center, Inc. — Martinez, CA

Martinez Early Childhood Center, Inc.

Martinez Early Childhood Center, Inc. is a private non-profit early childhood program in Martinez, California that provides full‑time, year‑round infant/toddler and preschool education and support services. The center serves low‑income families and offers no‑cost tuition for eligible households.

About

Overview

Martinez Early Childhood Center, Inc. is a private, non‑profit early childhood program serving young children in Martinez. The center operates year‑round and provides full‑time care and education for eligible families.

Approach and Curriculum

The program uses a play‑based approach guided by the Creative Curriculum and emphasizes developmentally appropriate, project‑based learning that grows from children’s interests.

Facilities and Outdoor Learning

The site occupies 2.5 acres and includes outdoor classrooms in a natural setting near Alhambra Creek where children have daily opportunities to explore wildlife and the environment.

Staff, Meals and Licensing

Teaching staff are college‑educated, multilingual, and hold California Child Development permits.
Healthy meals and snacks are prepared on site through the Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
The program is licensed by the California Department of Social Services.

Programs

Preschool

Five preschool classrooms are housed within two buildings; class staffing is described as one teacher for every eight children with additional teacher aides, supporting small group sizes and a primary teacher relationship over one to two years.

Toddler

Two toddler classrooms each have two fully qualified teachers caring for eight children in a relationship‑based environment; the program emphasizes continuity of care so children remain with the same teacher for the length of their enrollment.

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