We proudly present the first bilingual (English–Portuguese) and inclusive Christian daycare center in Dennis Port — nurturing curious minds in two languages.

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About Us

Welcome to Early Childhood Christian University

We are so happy to have you and your child as part of our school community.
At ECCU, we believe that every child is unique and special. Our commitment is to create an environment that values each child’s unique essence, encourages curiosity, and inspires a lifelong love for learning.

Our dedicated teachers and staff work with care and excellence to support your child’s growth in every area — academic, social, emotional, and spiritual.

We are deeply grateful for the privilege of accompanying such an important phase in your child’s life.

Together, we will build memories, values, and a strong foundation for the future.

💛 With love and faith, ECCU Family

Mission

The mission of Early Childhood Christian University is to provide a warm, inclusive, and high-quality early learning environment where every child feels valued, capable, and loved.

We are dedicated to nurturing the whole child — inspiring curiosity, creativity, kindness, and a lifelong love for learning.
Through meaningful relationships and partnerships with families, we guide children to grow with confidence, empathy, and a strong sense of purpose.

At ECCU, education goes beyond academics — it is about shaping hearts, minds, and futures.

Philosophy

At Early Childhood Christian University, we believe that every child is wonderfully unique and learns best in an environment that values their individuality, curiosity, and natural potential.

Our philosophy is to nurture the whole child — heart, mind, and spirit — through meaningful play, exploration, and loving guidance.
We believe in learning that is joyful, inclusive, and connected to real-life experiences, where every child feels safe to grow, discover, and shine at their own pace.

At ECCU, education is not just about teaching — it’s about inspiring wonder, building confidence, and shaping character for life.

Core Values

LOVE – Valuing positive relationships between human beings and these towards God, seeking harmony, welcome and the Christian faith in all your practices.

ETHICS – Work with a high sense of commitment, seriousness, respect and solidarity.

EXCELLENCE – Strive for quality in everything we do.

COOPERATION – Working collectively, valuing team spirit,commitment, equality and collaboration.

VALUATION – Encourage, defend and recognize the school community and its collaborators.

CREATIVITY – Always support individual and collective innovations, as well as such entrepreneurial actions.

Principled Educational Approach<br />

Infants

At Early Childhood Christian University, our educational approach is grounded in principles that guide every aspect of learning, relationships, and growth.
We believe that education is most meaningful when it nurtures both knowledge and character — developing children and educators who learn with curiosity, act with integrity, and live with purpose.

Our pedagogy is built on timeless values such as respect, cooperation, individuality, empathy, and self-discipline.
We encourage reflection, responsibility, and a deep understanding of how our actions shape ourselves and the world around us.

The outcome of this approach is the formation of confident, compassionate, and capable individuals — learners who lead with kindness, think critically, and contribute positively to their communities.

Explore Our Programs

Wonderful Garden

Here, learning begins in love, safety, and preparation for the future.

In our Infant Class, every moment is a meaningful opportunity to connect, explore, and grow.
We provide a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment where babies discover the world through senses, movement, language, and relationships.

Each activity gently supports developmental milestones and prepares infants for the next stages of learning, honoring every child’s rhythm.

 Daily Experiences
• Sensory exploration
• Early communication & bilingual exposure (English–Portuguese)
• Music, movement & tactile learning
• Stories, songs & interaction with teachers
• A calm environment that builds emotional security

 

Tree Of Life

Independence, language, and discoveries that build tomorrow.

Where curiosity becomes independence.
In the Tree of Life class, toddlers explore through meaningful play, build self-help skills, and grow socially and emotionally in a bilingual environment (English–Portuguese).
Every activity prepares your child with confidence for the preschool stage.

 Highlights:
• Bilingual communication (songs, stories & conversations)
• Sensory and nature exploration, music & movement
• Independence skills (feeding, washing hands, tidying)
• Early social skills & emotional expression

• Cognitive development through puzzles, shapes, colors & pretend play

High Mountains

Here, young learners climb higher—prepared, confident, and excited for kindergarten.  

Where curiosity reaches new heights.
In the High Mountains class, preschoolers deepen their independence, expand bilingual communication (English–Portuguese), and develop essential academic and social skills through purposeful play, exploration, and problem-solving.

Each experience is designed to build school readiness, encouraging critical thinking, early literacy and math concepts, collaboration, creativity, and confidence.

 Daily Experiences Include
• Bilingual language growth (conversations, storytelling, early writing)
• Early literacy skills (letters, sounds, books, name recognition)
• Early math concepts (counting, patterns, shapes, measurement)
• Hands-on science & nature exploration
• Social-emotional learning and teamwork
• Creative arts, music, and dramatic play

Start the Journey with Us

Enroll your child for a joyful learning experience, where curiosity thrives and friendships bloom

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