This state licensed center began in 1978 as Metuchen Edison Community Daycare and in 1992 we were embraced as part of the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA. We are proud to say that we acquired our NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation in 2005. Every child is treated as an individual, learning through hands on activities in an age appropriate environment. We provide opportunities for self expression through language art, music and play, while stimulating young minds to bring greater understanding, awareness and curiosity.

We use the Creative Curriculum for Infants-Pre School. This program is a comprehensive curriculum organized around five components:

• how children develop and learn
• the learning environment in which children learn
• what children learn
• the role of the teacher
• the role of the family

Infants and Toddlers- Curriculum includes goals and objectives for children’s learning in all areas of development: social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language. The curriculum is developmentally age appropriate. Routines and Key experiences are provided for the children. Experiences include ways to engage children in playing with toys, imitating and pretending, enjoying stories and books, connecting with music and movement, creating with art, tasting and preparing food, exploring sand and water, and going outdoors.
Pre School Core Content Areas-
Literacy Science Arts
Mathematics Social Studies Technology
YMCA –Core Content Specific
Healthy Habits- Key Areas- nutritional choices, physical activity and physical and personal safety
Social, Moral, and Spiritual Development-YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Programs:
Nursery School -a Part Time program- This program is designed for the stay at home parent or for the part time working parent.

• Morning Sessions and Afternoon Sessions available- 2 ½ hr sessions
• Monday- Friday-variety of part time schedules available
• Ages: Almost three- Pre K 4 year olds
• Enrichments- Music Appreciation, Stretch and Grow- Exercise Program
• Early Drop Off
• Lunch Bunch Program

Childcare-Full/Part Time program (Min. 2 Full days)

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am.-6:30 pm

Also included in our Full day Program

Optional Hot Lunch
Enrichments:
Swimming Instruction
Music Appreciation
Stretch and Grow- Exercise Program
Optional Programs: Compu Child- Computer Program, Spanish Fun- Spanish Class
Included in both programs:

• State of the Art playgrounds- Infant Toddler and Pre School
• Open Door Policy
• Security System
• Healthy Snacks
• Trained staff in CPR and First Aid
• Continuing Education/Training for staff
• Multi Cultural Activities
• Field Trips/Special Events
• Parent Meetings
• Community Involvement/Service Projects
• Parent Conferences
• Special Family Events
• YMCA Events

Summer Camps:

Summer Fun Club:
Ages: 3 & 4 Year olds
Seven Weeks
Hours-9:00am-1:00pm
Weekly Themes- Fun activities created around theme
Arts & Crafts
Water Activities

Summer Camp:
Ages: 5-11 Year Olds
Nine Weeks
Hours: 8:30am.-4:30pm
Before and After Care Available
Weekly Themes
Swimming
Arts & Crafts
Weekly Field Trips
Special Events

Director:
Melinda Wilson has been the Director at Centenary Early Learning Center since 2005 and in the field of Early Childhood for over fifteen years. When families and staff work together to provide the best environment for young children, children are free to learn, grow and develop in positive ways. We will continue to provide quality care for children.

For further information, please contact

Melinda Wilson, Director
Centenary Early Learning Center
200 Hillside Ave.
Metuchen, NJ 08840-1920
Phone: 732-548-5468
Fax: 732-548-3490
centenaryccc@verizon.net