• Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) is a licensed and fully accredited early
    education center serving children and families.

    The campus is open year round, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    Originally opened in 1991 with 70 children, we were housed in the former Hough
    Elementary School. In 2002, KECC moved into a new, larger and improved facility
    next door to Hough.

    KECC provides several options and a variety of programs for early childhood
    education. These programs include a full-day preschool program, half-day preschool,
    Parents as Teachers, and Early Childhood Special Education programs. In addition, a
    Summer Adventure program is available for children who have completed kindergarten
    through 5th grade. KECC offers Adventure Club before- and after-school programs
    at all five Kirkwood elementary school locations.

    The curriculum in our classrooms is developed to allow each child and family to
    become personally involved in the adventure of learning. This includes cognitive
    development in math, science, pre-reading, art, and social studies; social/emotional
    development; language development; music and movement; field sports, water play,
    and gross motor/gym activities. Educational assessments and developmental
    checklists are administered every fall and spring based on observations of
    developmental milestones. Services for students with developmental disabilities or
    delays are readily available and provided by an outstanding staff of special educators
    located within our building. This staff also provides outreach services to our community preschools.

    Kirkwood Early Chilhood Center has received recognition for being a “Positive Behavior Support” award winning
    school. KECC also offers, on a limited basis, a sliding fee scale for reduced tuition.

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