Mekeel Child Care Center

The Mekeel Child Care Center is available to ESU students, faculty/staff and community families.

Children between the ages of 1 and 5 years may attend Mekeel.

Mekeel provides a safe and caring, child initiated environment that supports and stimulates each child's development and learning.

Mekeel Child Care Center is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare and is accredited by Keystone Stars and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Hours

The Mekeel Child Center is open Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Philosophy

At the Mekeel Child Care Center we believe that children learn best through play, exploration and self-discovery. Learning focuses on the whole child by encouraging their cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth as well as their creative expression. The strong foundation that is laid here will nurture those qualities and support lifelong learners.

Enrollment

A $25.00 non refundable registration fee applies each year. University students, faculty and staff have first priority registration

Classification for Enrollment

• ESU student — enroll hourly with a minimum of (2) 3 hour blocks of time
• ESU Faculty/Staff — enroll half days, full days with a minimum of (2) half days
• Community member — enroll half days, full days with a minimum of (2) half days for the entire school year

Please enroll 6 – 8 months prior to needing care.

Fees

Visits

Visits can be arranged by email or calling Mrs. Michelle Hoffman at (570) 422-3514.