Our Classrooms

Children are grouped based on their age to participate in activities and learning materials suitable for their developmental stage. Each classroom is equipped with designated areas for various activities such as dramatic play, science, math, building, art, music and movement, manipulatives, reading, and dining. The lesson plans in all the center classrooms are developed and executed using the Creative Curriculum and adhering to the PA Learning Standards. MCC employs Teaching Strategies Gold, Ages and Stages, and Ages and Stages Social Emotional for assessing child development.

Infant/Toddler Care

Infants | Deer

Our infant room cares for babies ages 6 weeks to 12 months. This nurturing classroom encourages our babies to develop, grow, and explore.

Teacher(s):
Jewelina Popp
Amelia Light

Young Toddlers | Ducks

The Young Toddler room cares for children 12 months to 24 months. This classroom is an active learning environment where our 1 year olds love to learn sign language, work on self help skills, learn through play and develop verbal communication skills!

Teacher(s):
Kassidy Vale
Ciara Corbin

Older Toddlers | Bears

The Older Toddler classroom is a constant exploration of art, play, verbal language, social skills and more advanced self help skills, such as potty training.

Teacher(s):
Brittany Grejak
Lauryn Millard

Preschool/Pre-K + Care

In preschool the children participate in activities that promote independence, self-regulation, and self-help skills. Preschoolers’ verbal, written, and motor skills are encouraged through interaction with other children and guidance from the teachers. The Preschool day features both structured and non-structured activities. Structured time includes circle time and small group projects. The preschoolers’ activities and lessons are guided by Keystone STARS play based guidelines, PA Learning Standards, and Creative Curriculum.

Preschool | Squirrels (age 3)

Teacher:
Mary Kimmel

Preschool | Raccoons (ages 4 to 5)

Teacher:
Lori Rash

Pre-K Counts A | Owls

Teacher(s):

Sara Wheeler
Marco Petrarca
Michelle Miller

Pre-K Counts B | Foxes

Teacher(s):
Kim Caldwell
Emily Duvall
April Frey

Additional Programs

Summer Preschool Program

This is a preschool summer program that highlights warm weather activities for children that need care for the summer before they head off to Kindergarten or return to Pre-K Counts in the fall.

Teachers for this summer:

School Age | Wolves

Students in the school aged program have space to unwind after a busy day at school and to continue learning through activities and play. Transportation to MCC is provided by the center at no additional cost. MCC picks up students from First District, Neason Hill, Second District, and the Learning Center. During the summer, students participate in themed activities and clubs. The activities are centered around students’ interests, outdoor play, and FUN!

Teacher(s):
Sara Wheeler
McKenna Longoria
Marco Petrarca

Outdoor & Indoor Gross Motor Time

One of the strengths of the Center is being a part of the Allegheny campus which provides lots of paths and green space for our children to play. The center is located at the north end of campus in the south end of the old Odd Fellows building.

The play yard is located directly outside of the center and provides a safe and fun environment for the children to play, run, and engage their imagination while strengthening their muscles.

Classrooms