HCC Early Learning Center

The ELC is the best preschool in Harford County. At the ELC, you enter a friend and leave as family

Our goal at the Early Learning Center is to encourage children of all abilities to develop socially, emotionally and intellectually while gaining a positive self-image in preparation for kindergarten. The balanced curriculum incorporates the latest technology, including interactive SMART boards in each classroom, as well as instruction in language arts, math and science-plus art, drama, crafts, and story time. We offer full day and half day preschool at the ELC- hope you join our family.

06/17/2024

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Come join our team this fall!
We are looking for teachers assistants to come and join the fun!

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06/13/2024

Come join the fun!

Looking for Preschool for your 3 and 4 year old for the fall? Call HCC Early Learning Center for more information. We have limited openings in our half day programs. We would love to have you join our program. We offer a T/Th and M/W/F for 3 year old children and a M/W/F for 4 year old children. Come join the FUN!

06/11/2024

Calling all little adventurers ages 3-5! Join us at Harford's Early Learning Center for an exciting summer filled with fun and learning at our Preschool Camps. Our dedicated teachers are ready to create unforgettable summer experiences. Camps start THIS week. For registration details and camp schedule, contact Jen Eder at [email protected] or 443.412.2393. HCC Early Learning Center

06/06/2024

Looking for Preschool for your 3 and 4 year old for the fall? Call HCC Early Learning Center for more information. We have limited openings in our half day programs. We would love to have you join our program. We offer a T/Th and M/W/F for 3 year old children and a M/W/F for 4 year old children. Come join the FUN!

05/29/2024

Happy Birthday Ms. Jenn! We hope you have the best day ever. We love you and are so thankful that you are a part of our ELC family.

05/22/2024

The Early Learning Center has 4 openings in our Half Day Preschool Program for September. Please call us today at 443-412-2393 to learn more about our program.

05/21/2024

Preschool Camps at the Early Learning Center
Preschool camps are for children who are ages 3-5 and are able to use the bathroom independently. All preschool camps meet in the Early Learning Center building on the Harford Community College campus, entrance #4 on Thomas Run Road.

JUN 11-13 Take a Dive
JUN 18-20 Sugar and Spice and Pirate Camp
JUN 25-27 Amazing Art

JUL 9-11 Science
JUL 16-18 Superhero
JUL 23-25 Spanish Camp

For more information, contact Jen Eder at [email protected] or 443.412.2393.

04/12/2024

Harford Community College’s Early Learning Center Achieves Full Accreditation from the Maryland State Department of Education

Harford Community College’s Early Learning Center (ELC) is proud to announce its full accreditation by the Maryland Accreditation Decision Committee. The accreditation is valid until April 2027.

The ELC has achieved this important milestone through its unwavering commitment to fostering an environment where children are loved first and taught second. This philosophy underscores the Early Learning Center’s approach to early childhood education, emphasizing inclusivity and individualized support to ensure every child, regardless of ability, develops socially, emotionally, and intellectually while gaining a positive self-image.

The ELC always prioritizes the holistic development of every child, and this accreditation by the State of Maryland reflects that priority. Tony Wohlers, Dean of the Behavioral and Social Sciences division at Harford Community College, agrees that this major accomplishment “. . . validates our dedication to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop lifelong skills.” Moreover, the accreditation reflects Harford Community College’s and the Early Learning Center’s consistent commitment to excellence in teaching, serving our community, and continuous improvement, while creating a safe, stimulating environment that encourages our littlest Owls to explore, discover, and grow into compassionate members of our community.

For more information, contact Director of the Early Learning Center Jennifer Eder at [email protected] or 443.412.2393.

Photos from HCC Early Learning Center's post 02/22/2024

Thank you to our ELC families and Candice Welling, a HCPS teacher specialist for coming out in the rain for our Kindergarten Readiness Workshop. Our families were given strategies that will help promote an easy transition into kindergarten this fall. 🙂

02/21/2024

Happy birthday, Ms. Alexis! 💛
We are so blessed to have you in our family!

We love you and hope you have the best day 💛

Early Learning Center 01/24/2024

Early Learning Center Open House
Harford’s Early Learning Center will hold an Open House on Friday, February 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. for parents who are interested in half-day or full-day preschool options for their children ages 2-5 for this coming fall. The Center is located in the Forest Hill Center.

Our littlest Owls explore learning through social, physical, and academic development activities at Harford's Early Learning Center. Interested parents and prospective students are invited to come and meet the teachers, tour the classrooms, meet new friends, and sign up for fall preschool.

More information about the program is available here or contact Jen Eder at ext.2393 or [email protected].

Early Learning Center The Harford Community College Early Learning Center provides a safe, nurturing environment and academic curriculum for children ages 2-5.

01/04/2024

Happy birthday to the beautiful Ms. Tasha! 💜

We are so lucky to be surrounded by your kind heart and warm smile. You are absolutely beautiful inside and out. We love you so much and hope you have an amazing day!
You deserve to be treated like the queen you are! 😘💜😘💜😘

01/04/2024

Happy birthday to our sweet Ms. Jessica! 💖

We love you so much Jessie and hope that you had the best day! You deserve nothing less than to be spoiled. 😘😘😘

10/02/2023

Happy birthday to our girl, Ms. Edna!

You are loving, kind, and always know how to make us laugh!
You deserve to be celebrated all month long ♥️

We love you! Enjoy your day! ♥️♥️♥️

Photos from HCC Early Learning Center's post 09/28/2023

Ice cream tastes the best when you’re with family! ♥️
Thank you to our ELC families for spending the evening with us last night at Brooms Bloom! 🥰

08/17/2023

We are so excited for the new school year to begin. We can't wait to meet our new friends and welcome back our old friends.

08/03/2023

Happy birthday to Ms. Jen! 🩵🩵🩵

You are thoughtful, loving and one of the funniest people that we know!
We love you and hope you have the best day in your favorite place! 🌊☀️🏖️

Photos from HCC Early Learning Center's post 07/05/2023

Water Wednesdays are the BEST! 🤪💙

Photos from HCC Early Learning Center's post 07/03/2023

Happy 27th Birthday Areal! We hope you have the best day ever! We count our blessings everyday that you are a part of our ELC family. You always have a smile on your face and you have more fun than the kids with your dance parties and you rocket ship blastoffs! We hope you get to dance all day! We love you! 🎂🎉💕

06/21/2023

The Early Learning Center is HIRING! Come and join our team.
We are looking for fun, loving, caring and kind teachers to join our team this August. For more information please email [email protected]

Photos from HCC Early Learning Center's post 05/07/2023

We had sooo much fun on our field trip to the Turkey Hill experience on Friday!

Thank you all for spending the day with us! It was truly a sweet day! 🍨🍦🤎

03/22/2023

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03/14/2023

We have openings in a few of our camps this summer. Join us for Spanish Camp, June 20-22, Pirate Camp June 27-30 and Super Hero July 11-13.
For more information about our camps and how to register please click on the link. https://www.harford.edu/academics/community-ed-programs/youth/elc.php

03/08/2023

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The Early Learning Center at Harford Community College provides a nurturing environment and academic curriculum that ensures your child is well prepared for kindergarten.

Our goal is to encourage children to develop emotionally and intellectually while gaining a positive self-image. We provide age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover. The balanced curriculum incorporates the latest technology to provide instruction in language arts, math and science- plus art, crafts, drama and story-time.


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