Early Childhood Center

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We strive to prepare our student's for a new world of learning.

The goal of the Mannford Early Childhood Center is to provide developmentally appropriate early learning experiences for 4-5 year olds that will prepare them for success in future educational settings while instilling a lifelong love of learning. This goal will be accomplished through PLAY because "play" is a child's "work" at this age. The curriculum is based on the whole child philosophy, incorporating activities that teach to intelligences and address all learning styles.



Mannford Pre-K preschool strives to provide a safe, nurturing environment that will stimulate students to learn and develop responsibility during their introduction 
to formal education.
Kindergarten's focus is on reading and math. The program provides learning centers or learning areas arranged in a safe and nurturing environment. Each center will provide a variety of activities for the children. This arrangement allows for a wide range of developmental interests and abilities within the classroom.

The curriculum builds upon what children already know and are able to do to enable them to connect
new concepts and skills.

Congratulations to Our Teacher of the Year, Amber Merrell!

Amber Merrell has been commended by her peers as the MECC FY17 Site Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Merrell, a graduate of Mannford High School, has served as a Kindergarten teacher at MECC for 6-years. Mrs. Merrell earned her Bachelors in Elementary Education from Northeastern State University. Mrs. Merrell is described by her peers as “great in all areas” and noticed as the person who “takes charge and completes things while others are still discussing it.”  Congratulations, Mrs. Merrell!
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PreK Pete

This is Pete.  He lives in Mrs. Pratt's PreK classroom.  Audrey & Brett Winters and Debra Pratt received a grant from Pet Smart at the first of the year.  They received a reptile environment and Pete.  Pete has GROWN.  He now lives in a larger home.  Mrs. Trish McDaniel (a secretary at the ECC)  made him a leash!  Today Pete went for his first walk and visit.   We Love Pete!