Virtual Tours
Focus On Nutrition
Focus on Nutrition Here at SECC, we focus on healthy and nutritious food. Our menu is planned by our Food Service Coordinator and made from scratch in our commercial-grade kitchen. We participate in the USDA federal food program, and the
Philosophy and Curriculum
Philosophy and Curriculum Our philosophy is called Child-Centered Play Based Learning. The term “Child-Centered Play Based Learning” refers to learning that is initiated and actively carried out by the child, building on his or her intrinsic desire to acquire knowledge
Brightwheel Technology
High Tech/High Touch…Brighwheel Technology For families enrolled in our programs, SECC uses the free and easy to use Brightwheel App that delivers their child’s day in real-time to parents. Parents can message with their child’s teacher regarding key pieces of
Our Center
Our Center The Skaneateles Early Childhood Center (SECC) is a licensed, not-for- profit organization offering care and early learning to all children from 8 weeks to 10 years of age. The Center’s rooms and spaces are specifically designed to encourage
School-Age
School-Age Our school-age program provides care for children before and after school, weekdays, when school is not in session (excluding major holidays), and full-day summer care. This program is designed for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Parents can rest
Preschool Program Our preschool program consists of a three and a four year old room. Since most young children remember concepts and strategies, they learn through hands- on experience. This is where our “play base” philosophy can really be seen
Infant and Mini-Toddler
Infant and Mini-Toddler Programs We recognize the hardship many families have leaving their babies and/or mini-toddlers for the first time in a new environment. Our Infant and Mini-Toddler programs strive to make this transition into group care as easy as
Toddler
Toddler Program Toddlerhood is a very busy and creative beginning to self-independence. Often toddlers will want to “do it themselves” with little help from friends or adults. This new found sense of independence and being more inquisitive is self-evident when
MEATLESS MONDAY
Monday, November 9 Hearty Wild Rice Soup A quart sized container is just $15. Sign up by Friday, November 6.