CREATIVE EXPERIENCES AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Art is an Important Curricular Component

Playing Together

Building Blocks and Building Friendships

Outside Play

Swinging with Friends – Joyful

Field Trips and Experience Based Learning

Exploring Autumn with A Visit to the Pumpkin Patch

College Student Involvement

Shaping the next generation of teachers and parents

Combined Years of Teaching Experience

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Teachers and Staff with Advanced Degrees

College Students Involved Each Semester

2026 Summer & 2026-27 School Year

Registration is now open for the 2026 summer program and 2026-27 school year. See the “How to Enroll” page for registration forms.

Look What ECDC Parents Are Saying

“Our experience at ECDC Saint Mary’s has been nothing short of exceptional. Our children have absolutely thrived in the nurturing, joyful, and developmentally rich environment that ECDC provides. From the warm and caring teachers to the thoughtfully designed programs, we have always felt confident that our kids were in the best hands. Even as we transition to a new preschool for logistical reasons, we continue to sing ECDC’s praises and hope to return for summer sessions—our kids truly love being there and talk about their teachers with so much joy and affection. We’re already planning to join the waitlist once our youngest turns three, because there’s no place quite like ECDC. It has been such a meaningful part of our family’s early childhood journey, and we’re forever grateful.”

-The Zingo Family

Look What ECDC Parents Are Saying

“My daughter will be sure to cherish her time spent in Mrs. D and Ms. Greenwood’s class. Everyday at pickup she had stories to tell and new facts to clue us in on (did you know bees make honey?!). We always felt trust and safety with ECDC!”

-Jen T.

Look What ECDC Parents Are Saying

“My twins had the best experience for their first year of school at SMC! The teachers were warm, welcoming, and so kind. They looked forward to going every day. We are so lucky to be able to have another year at SMC before heading to kindergarten!”

-Chelsey D.

Look What ECDC Parents Are Saying

“We have seen such a wonderful transformation in our child since joining ECDC. He loves reading, painting, and is even excited to start writing. Outdoor play is his absolute favourite! We’re grateful for the nurturing environment that encourages creativity, learning, and growth in such a joyful manner.”

-Anonymous

Look What ECDC Parents Are Saying

“At ECDC-ND we found the support we needed to help our little boys bloom. From the very first moment you enter the building, you can feel its welcoming environment and notice the Teacher’s and Staff dedication all over the place. Our kids go to ECDC-ND with joy, they feel loved and they adore their Teachers. At home, we notice how much they’ve learned there, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all this.”

-Anonymous

Look What ECDC Parents Are Saying

“ECDC is a special place! It has made a major positive impact on our sons’ lives over the last several years. Thank you to all of the wonderful teachers and staff.”

-Anonymous

Look What ECDC Parents Are Saying

“ECDC – ND has been huge to us! Our son has received an amazing foundation for his education. The staff, at every level, have cultivated a love of learning that will last a lifetime and we are eternally grateful for that!”

-Kara E

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