Early Childcare Development Center

Our Teachers

ECDC believes in empowering our staff by making sure they have all the tools and resources needed to succeed in early childhood education. All staff working directly with your child have undergone comprehensive training in childcare supervision. Additionally, we provide on-going professional development courses for each individual to ensure they provide the best care and learning experiences for your child.

Testimonials

“They are the best ever. 100% satisfying. God bless this family.” - Emmanuel O

“I am extremely happy my children are apart of the early childhood development center in Pontiac, the directors are extremely welcoming, the staff is very friendly and attentive to children, they are flexible and they do so much with the children. Seeing my daughter come home and can’t wait to return is a special feeling I would recommend any parent putting there children into this childcare center it has exceeded my expectations.” - Devin B

Philosophy

From the time a child is born, he or she is learning every waking moment. In fact, babies and toddlers are either learning or sleeping. EDCD is a faith-based child care center committed to enhancing literacy, numeracy, and skills development in our community, starting with our youngest members. We believe that equity in education is key to unlocking economic mobility and achieving social equality. Our philosophy revolves around recognizing the importance of early childhood education and the crucial role of families, teachers, and community programs in shaping a child’s life. By providing a high-quality learning environment and nurturing children’s innate curiosity, we aim to prepare them to become lifelong learners who can pursue their purpose with confidence and capability.

Location

We are conveniently situated just off of I-75, making our location easily accessible during your commute. We are located down the street from Walton Charter Academy and Notre Dame Preparatory School.

About our program

We aim to promote unity and cultural understanding through our language immersion program. By teaching non-English speaking children English and English-speaking children Spanish, we help children develop bilingual skills, enhance cognitive abilities, and foster a sense of community between the cultures.

We believe that children learn best through play and exploration. That’s why our center offers an evidenced based play-based program (HighScope) that encourages children to explore their surroundings and engage in open-ended play. Through play, children develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity - all essential for their overall development.

Our dedicated and trained staff are passionate about fostering a love for learning in every child. They create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported, allowing them to thrive and reach their full potential.

We also understand the crucial role that parents play in fostering a love for reading and learning in their children. That’s why we actively involve parents in our program, encouraging them to create a home environment that supports and reinforces the literacy skills their child develops at our center.

By working together, we can ensure that children receive a consistent message about the importance of literacy and have ample opportunities to practice their skills in various settings.

Admissions

Join the Early Childcare Development Center (ECDC) community in three easy steps:

1. Explore our Website, where we have provided information about our Philosophy, Mission, and Program offerings to help you decide if ECDC may be the right fit for your family.
2. Tour our Facility by scheduling a time to see firsthand what makes ECDC unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start hosting tours again.
3. Submit an Enrollment Application if you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll.