ECE Partnerships And Funding

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND GENEROUS DONORS HELP MAKE OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AN EXCELLENT MODEL FOR LEARNING.

There are so many ways people can make a difference in the life of a young child. By sharing their valuable time, our volunteers help keep our young students engaged and motivated to learn. With the support of our donors, we’ve been able to expand our programming, making continual improvements to meet the early education needs of children living in the Tremont area.

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CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS

In addition to our regular curriculum, we are constantly planning new and exciting ways to keep our children engaged in the learning process. Take a glimpse at some of our most popular specials made possible through current partnerships with individuals and organizations committed to early childhood development.

Storytime with Hassan
Storytime with Hassan provides language arts curriculum supplements, artists in residences, and general assembly performances, theater, and African folktales.

Cooking with Mr. D
Cooking with Mr. D provides and promotes development and learning. Cooking is not only a fun, engaging activity for children, but also one that has been used for years as an important teaching and development tool for all ages. Cooking with Mr. D classes promote language, literacy, number sense, cognition and physical well-being by following the Early Learning and Development Standards.

Cleveland Public Library – Jefferson Branch
On top of Mr. Story coming to read a variety of books every Friday, Jefferson Branch provides information regarding classes and programs taking place at the Cleveland Public Library branch for families. Merrick House families can also sign up for library cards.

CURRENT FUNDING

The Mary W. Butler Early Childhood Education Center at Merrick House is funded in part by:

  • United States Department of Agriculture
  • The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services
  • Cuyahoga County Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
  • The Ohio Department of Education
  • Cuyahoga County Child Care Subsidy
  • Private Donations

Want to know how you or your organization can support the Merrick House Early Education Program? Please call Laurie Santos at 216.771.5077 ext. 132 or lauries@merrickhouse.org.