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About Us

Salford Mennonite Child Care Center is a ministry of Salford Mennonite Church.

The church child care center, established in 1984, is located at the church in Harleysville.

At SMCCC “home away from home” is provided for children of working parents living in the surrounding communities.  Teaching teams design developmentally appropriate curriculum, incorporating physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual developmental practices.  Children learn through age-appropriate, quality play experiences. Classroom sounds are happy laughter, busy activity, and pleasant conversations

Salford Mennonite Child Care Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. SMCCC was evaluated under a new system which included an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the ten new NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related Accreditation Criteria.  The program received NAEYC Accreditation after an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten NAEYC program standards.  The new standards reflect the latest research and best practices in early childhood education and development.

SMCCC earned a Star 4A rating from Keystone STARS.  Keystone STARS is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to improve, support, and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania.  Keystone STARS improves the quality of early learning through: Standards, Training/Professional Development, Assistance, Resources, and Support.

Admissions, the provision of services, and referrals of students shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age or sex.

Program services shall be made accessible to eligible handicapped persons through the most practical and economically feasible methods available.  These methods include, but are not limited to, equipment redesign, the provision of aides, and the use of alternative service delivery locations.  Structural modifications shall be considered only as a last resort among available methods.

Our Educational Philosphy

The classroom teaching team designs a developmentally appropriate curriculum around the interests of the children. Math, science, and language can be included in any topic that has captured the curiosity and attention of the children.  The physical space of the room is considered to be a primary element of the curriculum.  It becomes the third teacher, following first the child and then the classroom teacher.

Children learn through age-appropriate, quality play, which in integral part of curriculum and early childhood education.  When children make choices in classroom centers, they develop self-confidence.  When they negotiate roles, they improve their social skills.  When they experiment with materials, they explore their creativity.  When they listen to stories, they advance their language skills.  When they explore the wonders of nature, they learn the rules of science.  When they climb, swing, and run, they enhance their physical skills.  When they pause to pray, they discover they are spiritual beings.

When children experiment with materials, they explore their creativity.

Meet the Team

  • Ms. Amanda

    Ms. Amanda

    Director

  • Ms. Christina

    Director

  • Ms. Jackie

    Willow Room

  • Ms. Maria

    Willow Room

  • Ms. Ashley

    Cedar Room

  • Ms. Sabrina

    Cedar Room

  • Ms. Kelly

    Aspen Room

  • Ms. Kathleen

    Aspen Room

  • Ms. Emily

    Maple Room

  • Ms. Laura

    Maple Room

  • Ms. Nikki

    Hickory Room

  • Ms. Pov

    Hickory Room

  • Ms. Dannelle

    Juniper Room

  • Ms. Darlene

    Juniper Room

  • Ms. Debbie

    Oak Room

  • Ms. Karen

    Oak Room

Our Ministry Team

The governing board of Salford Mennonite Child Care Center consists of a Ministry Team of seven members of the congregation who serve three-year renewable terms. A parent of a currently enrolled child or a parent of a graduate of SMCCC is included on the Ministry Team. The team is chosen through the Gifts Discernment process of the congregation to provide the skills necessary for the sound operation of the centers.

Ron Freed | Jill Drummond | Allen Kaczor | Stephanie Rittenhouse | Amanda Kolb | Julie Wimmer | Meredith Ehst | Linda Martin, Chairperson

Current Job Opportunities

Serving children 8 weeks thru 4 year old’s. Early Childhood Education degree is preferred. Salary compensatory to education and experience; benefits, paid time off, bonus. (EOE)

The church center, established in 1984, is located at the church in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. SMCCC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

The location is a “home away from home” provided for children of working parents living in the surrounding communities. Teaching teams design developmentally appropriate curriculum, incorporating physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual developmental criteria. Children learn through age-appropriate, quality play experiences. Classroom sounds are happy laughter, busy activity, and pleasant conversations. You can also check out our website at www.salfordmccc.org for more information.

If you are interested in a stimulating work environment where creativity & personal growth is valued, you will enjoy being a member of the SMCCC family.

*Salford Mennonite Child Care Center is a ministry of Salford Mennonite Church

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