Morey Avenue Early Childhood Development Center

2026-2027

School Fact Sheet

To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day.

School Highlights

"Children will grow into the intellectual life around them" Lev Vygotsky

A young child's point of entry on the learning continuum begins long before they enter preschool. As a matter of fact, there is evidence that "babies are learning some things about the outside world while still in utero" (DeCasper & Spence, 1986, pg. 188).

Morey Avenue Early Childhood Development Center is a "safe space" where young children can maximize their learning potential. It is a place where educators uphold the highest expectations for all youngsters, irrespective of their developmental abilities. At Morey, we recognize the importance of children acquiring the necessary concepts and skills at their own pace. Therefore, we are intentional about individualizing and personalizing instruction for our children. The staff at Morey care deeply for our children and believe that teaching and learning should always honor the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. At Morey, families are supported and valued for their bonds, traditions and dreams for their children, and commitment to work, home, and community. Finally, the distinct racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity that exists among Morey staff, children, and families fosters a community of mutual respect and numerous learning opportunities that will last a lifetime!

Excellence in Education

Well-provisioned learning environments that are physically safe, emotionally nurturing, and intellectually stimulating
Knowledgeable and qualified workforce
Appropriate adult/child ratio
Holistic approaches to addressing children's interests, preferences, and abilities
Research-based curriculum
Continuity of care
Evidence-based leadership
A rigorous and robust program of self-evaluation and analysis with very clear strategies

Enrichment Programs

Comprehensive services and supports for atypically and typically developing toddlers and preschoolers in inclusive developmentally appropriate classroom settings
Emphasis on bolstering child development in all domains, i.e., cognitive, physical, social, and emotional
Children have access to a range of professional services, including developmental screenings and assessments (health, dental, vision, hearing, behavioral, etc.) speech/language, orthopedic/physical therapeutic support, etc.
Opportunities for authentic parental engagement in program planning and governance
A wide range of social services is available to support the unique needs of families, with a particular focus on parenting, economic mobility, homelessness, food insecurity, and unemployment.
A variety of program types to accommodate children's and families' needs