About Us

We Work to Understand Your Kids Needs

We provide a warm and encouraging atmosphere that enhances self-concept, instills basic moral values, encourages social interaction, and enriches awareness of the natural and cultural world. We’re a warm and loving community of preschoolers, teachers, and parents who inspire imagination, creativity, and play for every learner.

In an environment rooted in respect and compassion, we strive to nourish each child’s spirit and provide a protective space for him or her to grow.

Vision & Mission Statements

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  Our Mission

  We focus on offering high quality Christian preschool, kindergarten, primary education and child care programs where children develop cognitively, physically and spiritually.

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  Our Vision

  ECELA provides a Christian-based preschool and primary school education. As a leader in Early Education Childhood Development, our teachers view the learner as a “whole child,” striving to meet each child’s developmental needs in terms of spiritual, mental, physical and social education. We are committed to educational goals of excellence.

  We provide education in a safe, loving setting. We teach from carefully chosen curriculum (Pinnacle and A Beka) and enhance it with creative teaching techniques, varied learning opportunities through learning centers and hands on activities, as well as the use of technology. ECELA parents and teachers work hand in hand to prepare our students to be life-long Christian learners, and to apply their knowledge and skills in meeting life’s challenges.

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  Philosophy

  ECELA provides quality childcare in a Christian setting and serve communities throughout the outer banks. Your child’s caregiver will use loving, creative, and purposeful means to train and nurture your little one. Our concern is for the total personal wellbeing of every child—physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Feel The Difference

What gives our schools the quality you feel the moment you enter are the “pillars” of belief that support them. There are six core beliefs on which everything centers at our schools.

1. Experiential Learning

   We help children connect with their surroundings in new ways, so they discover what is meaningful to them in the moment and in the future.

2. Community

   A child’s educational success in large part depends on families, educators, peers and relevant members of the community.

3. Collaboration

   Sharing new experiences and solving problems with others leads to a greater sense of connectedness – as well as meaningful learning experiences.

4. Proven Models

   Several important learning models have been developed by educators around the world. The human connection must be a key component of learning.

Dedicated Teachers & Staff

Our staff are dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with diverse special needs by providing evaluations and other services for children to achieve full and independent lives.

• Administration
• Educators
• Operations

Ashley

Preschool Classroom

She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.

Ashley

Preschool Classroom

She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.

Jamey

Toddler Classroom

Born seventh in a family of ten children, Jamey has been surrounded by young children all of her life. Combined with her extraordinary teaching skills and warm, nurturing personality, she has created truly excellent and welcoming our ChildIt centre.

Heidi

Toddler Classroom

She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time. A great teacher is someone who is thoughtful, creative and dedicated to learning what makes each one of their students special!

Ashley

Preschool Classroom

She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.

Ashley

Preschool Classroom

She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.

Jamey

Toddler Classroom

Born seventh in a family of ten children, Jamey has been surrounded by young children all of her life. Combined with her extraordinary teaching skills and warm, nurturing personality, she has created truly excellent and welcoming our ChildIt centre.

Heidi

Toddler Classroom

She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time. A great teacher is someone who is thoughtful, creative and dedicated to learning what makes each one of their students special!

Ashley

Preschool Classroom

She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.

Ashley

Preschool Classroom

She approaches teaching as a partnership with parents, each party child advocating from a different angle. By talking through issues as well as what is going right, together parents and teachers can help a child reach his full potential.

Jamey

Toddler Classroom

Born seventh in a family of ten children, Jamey has been surrounded by young children all of her life. Combined with her extraordinary teaching skills and warm, nurturing personality, she has created truly excellent and welcoming our ChildIt centre.

Heidi

Toddler Classroom

She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time. A great teacher is someone who is thoughtful, creative and dedicated to learning what makes each one of their students special!

Our Staff are Guided by the Principles of

Above and beyond our already stringent code of ethics and guidelines for continuing education, our professional staff are guided by the principles and ethical codes of the following clinical and educational organizations:

• American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Audiology Foundation of America
• American Board of Audiology