MISSION STATEMENT
MECCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate childcare for families throughout our community. We strive to create a safe, warm, nurturing, and educational environment where every child is valued as an individual. Our programs are designed to support each child’s unique age, abilities, and needs while fostering social, cognitive, physical, and emotional growth.
Our Strengths and Commitment to Children
At MECCA, we recognize that every child learns, grows, and develops at their own pace. Our preschool programs offer thoughtfully designed learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity, independence, and kindergarten readiness. With developmentally appropriate activities and opportunities for individualized support, we work to ensure each child builds the skills and confidence needed for future success.
Through our preschool, before and after school care, and school age programs, we provide children with consistent, enriching experiences that extend beyond the classroom. From hands-on learning, creative projects, and opportunities to develop friendships to homework support and outdoor play, our programs encourage curiosity, problem-solving, teamwork, and a lifelong love of learning.
We take pride in creating welcoming, engaging spaces that support children's changing needs and interests. Our thoughtfully designed classrooms, dedicated activity areas, and playground environments provide opportunities for children to learn, discover, create, and grow in a setting where they feel safe, comfortable, and included.
Our Families, Staff, and Community
We believe strong partnerships with families are essential to a child's success. Open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect help us build meaningful relationships and create consistency between home and our programs. We are committed to listening to families, recognizing each child's individual needs, and working together to support positive outcomes.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
MECCA believes every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they feel valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential. As a nonprofit organization serving families in our community, we are committed to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate childcare that recognizes each child’s unique age, abilities, interests, and individual needs.
We believe children learn best through play, exploration, creativity, positive relationships, and meaningful experiences. Our programs are designed to encourage curiosity, foster independence, build confidence, and support each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We strive to create an inclusive environment where children can grow at their own pace, develop positive relationships, and build a lifelong love of learning.
MECCA recognizes that families are a child’s first and most important teachers. We value open communication, collaboration, and strong partnerships with families to ensure each child feels supported and understood. We also recognize the importance of our dedicated employees, whose compassion, professionalism, and commitment help create a positive and enriching experience for every child.
Above all, MECCA is committed to fostering a community built on trust, respect, kindness, and lifelong positive values. We strive to make every child’s experience meaningful while providing families with confidence and peace of mind knowing their children are cared for, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
OUR COMMITMENT
We are committed to earning the trust families place in us. At MECCA, we partner with parents to ensure every child feels valued, supported and inspired to reach their full potential.
At MECCA preschool we are more than a learning center - we are a community that feels like family!
MECCA
25 School Drive
Marlborough, CT 06447
Admin Office: 860-365-5007
Director: 860-295-9400
meccabusinessmanager@gmail.com
Marlborough Elementary Child Care Association, Inc. (MECCA) was established in 1984 and is a non-profit organization.