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.
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
Pre–school (Ages 3–5):
- University Students - $6.50/Hour
- Faculty, Staff, & Community
- $41.00/Half Day
- $46.00/Full Day
- $230.00/Week (Full–Time)
Toddler 2:
- University Students - $7.50/Hour
- Faculty, Staff, & Community
- $47.00/Half Day
- $58.00/Full Day
- $290.00/Week (Full–Time)
Visits
Visits can be arranged by email or calling Mrs. Michelle Hoffman at (570) 422-3514.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Mekeel Child Care Center
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3514
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3960 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Director
- Name
- Michelle Hoffman
- E:
- mekeel@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3514
