Memorial Methodist Early Childhood Ctr
The Early Childhood Center is a White Plains preschool at 250 Bryant Avenue serving children ages 2 to 5 through play-based learning. Families can build a schedule from a half-day morning program (9 am to 12 pm) up to full days ending at 4 or 5 pm, with two, three, or five days a week for the younger groups. The center has operated since 1959 and follows an emergent, child-centered approach in a 9,000-square-foot building with seven classrooms.
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A play-based White Plains preschool for ages 2 to 5 with flexible part- and full-day scheduling and an emergent curriculum, with details families can confirm before enrollment.
Ages served
Children ages 2 to 5, grouped into Twos, Threes, and Fours classes.
Core hours
Half-day morning program runs 9 am to 12 pm.
Extended options
Before School from 8 am, Lunch Bunch until 1 pm, Creative Kids until 3 pm, and Extended Day until 4 or 5 pm.
Days per week
Twos and Threes families can choose two, three, or five days a week.
Approach
Play-based, child-centered learning following an emergent curriculum that builds on children's interests, with a blend of teacher-directed and child-initiated activities.
Daily activities
Story time, art, imaginative play, yoga, music, and nature-based learning.
Outdoor play
Children go outside every day unless weather is severe or the temperature drops below 28 degrees.
Playground safety
The playground is inspected annually by a certified playground safety inspector.
Facility
A ground-floor, 9,000-square-foot building with seven classrooms.
History
Founded in 1959; obtained a New York State daycare license in 1990 and extended hours to 8 am-5 pm starting the 2014-2015 school year.
Summer camp
A seasonal summer camp is offered in addition to the school-year programs.
Program details can change, so ask about exact start dates and days available for your child's age group, before-school and extended-day end times, tuition and registration steps, summer camp dates, inspection-history details, and current licensing status before making plans.
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