WECC offers the following preschool options: 

• Three-year-old Tuesday/Thursday
• Three-year-old Monday/Wednesday/Friday
• Four-year-old Monday-Thursday
• Four-year-old Monday-Friday (Friday AM only, child care options may be added to cover Friday PM)
• Four- and Five-year-old Monday-Thursday
• Five-year-old Monday-Friday (Friday AM only, child care options may be added to cover Friday PM)

Woodcliff’s hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to allow for flexible scheduling to meet families’ needs. Please see the below to help families understand the difference between our preschool and child care programs that we currently offer. 

Educational Focus

• Woodcliff’s Preschool Program: Emphasizes early childhood education through structured learning activities designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Curriculum may include pre-literacy, math readiness, social skills development, and creative expression.
• Child Care Program: Primarily focuses on providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. While our child care program may incorporate some educational elements, the primary goal is supervision and care rather than formal education.

Structured Learning vs. Free Play

• Preschool Program: Offers structured learning activities guided by a curriculum, where children engage in age-appropriate educational experiences designed to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Child Care Program: Provides a balance of structured activities and free play opportunities, allowing children to explore their interests and develop social skills in a relaxed setting.

Duration and Schedule

• Preschool Program: Families have part-time or full-time schedules during school hours, with a focus on preparing children for the transition to kindergarten at Woodcliff.
• Child Care Program: Offers flexible scheduling options, including full-day care, extended hours, and before/after-school care.

Teacher Qualifications

• Preschool Program: Staffed by early childhood educators or teachers with specialized training in child development and early education, often requiring higher educational qualifications and certification.
• Child Care Program: Staff with varying levels of education and experience in child care, including caregivers, aides, and assistants focused on providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
   

WECC Child Care offers the following options: 

• Before-School Care - 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
• AM Care - 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• PM Care - 11:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
• After-School Care - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For information on enrolling in preschool, child care, before- and after-care, and Camp East, please visit our Preschool and Child Care Enrollment page.

Families and students enrolled at Woodcliff Early Childhood must follow the policies and procedures written in our Family Handbook. 

At Camp East, we believe in the power of play, imagination, and discovery. Our dynamic program is designed to ignite curiosity, foster friendships, and inspire a love for the great outdoors. From thrilling outdoor adventures to engaging arts and crafts, each day is packed with exciting activities that encourage campers to learn, grow, and embrace new challenges.

Our Camp structure allows campers to experience local activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the Camp week. We look into many different adventures each summer to create a dynamic experience for the campers. During our field trip days students will be off site from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

When the campers are on site at Woodcliff Early Childhood Center the counselors will engage them in arts and crafts as well as science experiments. We also have many local assemblies and shows come to Woodcliff to fill their summer days with experiences that raise curiosity and promote education throughout the summer months.