Child Educational Center

From 1979 until today, the CEC has been a community of people working together to create a loving and unique environment for the education and care of children. The CEC strives to meet every child’s needs to allow each child to reach their full potential. We hope that you are able to learn about our values, the intentions behind the care we give to children, our environment that encourages natural curiosity and a passion for discovery, and the incredible people who shape our world class program. The CEC is an innovative, nationally-accredited early care and education organization with a pioneering focus on progressive education and outdoor learning. The CEC's programs have served as a leader in early childhood education since 1979, and emphasize a commitment to nurturing children's physical and psychological well-being. The CEC follows the natural outdoor classroom philosophy in our care and education of young children. Researchers have established that to nurture the whole child, early childhood education needs to follow the fundamental principle that children are learning everywhere and all the time.