WE ARE THE ONLY CHILD CARE CENTER IN LOCAL AREA THAT WILL GUARANTEE OUR CHILD CARE AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK !!
We are so much more than child care and believe that every child should have access to a high quality education. We have a world-class curriculum that prepares your child for success in school and beyond.
I have proudly owned this location since 1999. I started this business in year 2000 as I wanted to give back to the community I settled in as a US citizen after moving from India in 1989.
We are local! We live here and work here.
My background is in teaching and I hold two bachelor’s degrees and a Master’s degree. My husband for the last 31 years, is a retired automotive executive. We have two grown-up children. Our son is a practicing local attorney and our daughter is an RN and also a medical student.

For me, there is nothing more rewarding than watching a child grasp a concept, complete a task, or start reading. For me every step in their education journey is an honor to be a part of!
My team and I have the opportunity to make a difference every day, and I can’t think of a better feeling than that!!
We are hands on and we care! That is our promise to you.
We are not a 9am-5pm organization. We care enough that we are available virtually 24/7 to our staff. We had experience with a corporate structure while we operated for 18 years, as a franchise under the Tutor Time name. We find operating as an independent liberating from the standpoint of what we can do. No rigid policies and procedures that may make sense to a corporate officer, but just don’t translate at the school and local community level. We can react more quickly to whatever needs improvement or to new resources as they become available. With us, if something doesn’t work, we can change it today. When we find a new resource or child care service that benefits our families, we can implement it quickly. We are available to the families. We always prefer that parents resolve issues with the staff at the school, but when asked or needed, we speak directly with you, the parent.
I and my team are extremely passionate about being the number one child care learning center in the local area. We are here to serve you!
Gayle Siciliano
Center Director since 2014Over 15 years of Pre-School and Center Director experience
I have taught Pre-K and Preschool classes prior to becoming a Director
I also train other early childhood professionals
It is my pleasure to be working with our families, children and our talented staff members at Early Childcare University
Nancy Craft (2014)
Assistant DirectorEnkela Belishta (2011)
Lead TeacherArtera Shkembi (2010)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Artera and I am a Lead Teacher. I have over 10 years experience working with children and have worked with infants as an assistant and as a preschool teacher. I really enjoy teaching! I love working with kids!
Dana Chapman (2011)
Lead TeacherStephanie Marshall (2016)
Lead TeacherJanet Tucker (2015)
Lead TeacherEmily Vallee (2017)
Lead TeacherMaria Barajas (2017)
Lead TeacherKimberly Torson (2015)
Lead TeacherMegan Feria (2017)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Megan and I am a Lead Teacher. I look forward to being a part of your child’s present, future and watch them grow every day.
Stephanie Watkins (2016)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Stephanie. The children in our care are from the stages of infancy and with your support, we will create a community of caring little learners who are ready to take on the world!
Lindsay Fleming (2014)
Summer Camp Lead TeacherHi, my name is Lindsay. I am the Lead Teacher of the Summer Camp in College Town!
Friends, Fun and Adventure!
I also work in a school district as a paraprofessional with special needs children.
Gayle Siciliano
Center Director since 2014Over 15 years of Pre-School and Center Director experience
I have taught Pre-K and Preschool classes prior to becoming a Director
I also train other early childhood professionals
It is my pleasure to be working with our families, children and our talented staff members at Early Childcare University
Nancy Craft (2014)
Assistant DirectorEnkela Belishta (2011)
Lead TeacherArtera Shkembi (2010)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Artera and I am a Lead Teacher. I have over 10 years experience working with children and have worked with infants as an assistant and as a preschool teacher. I really enjoy teaching! I love working with kids!
Dana Chapman (2011)
Lead TeacherStephanie Marshall (2016)
Lead TeacherJanet Tucker (2015)
Lead TeacherEmily Vallee (2017)
Lead TeacherMaria Barajas (2017)
Lead TeacherKimberly Torson (2015)
Lead TeacherMegan Feria (2017)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Megan and I am a Lead Teacher. I look forward to being a part of your child’s present, future and watch them grow every day.
Stephanie Watkins (2016)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Stephanie. The children in our care are from the stages of infancy and with your support, we will create a community of caring little learners who are ready to take on the world!
Lindsay Fleming (2014)
Summer Camp Lead TeacherHi, my name is Lindsay. I am the Lead Teacher of the Summer Camp in College Town!
Friends, Fun and Adventure!
I also work in a school district as a paraprofessional with special needs children.
Gayle Siciliano
Center Director since 2014Over 15 years of Pre-School and Center Director experience
I have taught Pre-K and Preschool classes prior to becoming a Director
I also train other early childhood professionals
It is my pleasure to be working with our families, children and our talented staff members at Early Childcare University
Nancy Craft (2014)
Assistant DirectorEnkela Belishta (2011)
Lead TeacherArtera Shkembi (2010)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Artera and I am a Lead Teacher. I have over 10 years experience working with children and have worked with infants as an assistant and as a preschool teacher. I really enjoy teaching! I love working with kids!
Dana Chapman (2011)
Lead TeacherStephanie Marshall (2016)
Lead TeacherJanet Tucker (2015)
Lead TeacherEmily Vallee (2017)
Lead TeacherMaria Barajas (2017)
Lead TeacherKimberly Torson (2015)
Lead TeacherMegan Feria (2017)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Megan and I am a Lead Teacher. I look forward to being a part of your child’s present, future and watch them grow every day.
Stephanie Watkins (2016)
Lead TeacherHi, my name is Stephanie. The children in our care are from the stages of infancy and with your support, we will create a community of caring little learners who are ready to take on the world!
Lindsay Fleming (2014)
Summer Camp Lead TeacherHi, my name is Lindsay. I am the Lead Teacher of the Summer Camp in College Town!
Friends, Fun and Adventure!
I also work in a school district as a paraprofessional with special needs children.
Special School Features
At ECU, we are adult-child CPR and standard first aid trained.
Many other programs train just a handful of their teachers. At Early Childhood University, we feel having all of our staffed trained in CPR is much safer for all of the children in our care, and even for their families and caretakers also.
Diaper Program
ECU provides the necessary diapers, pull ups and wipes for the care of all of the children in our Freshman A & B and Sophomore Infant rooms. There’s no need to remember these items on your list of supplies any more, we will handle it for you.
Sign Language
Children are more adept at learning than any other age group. They are quite literally sponges for knowledge. Sign language instruction starts with infants.
Spanish
Just like sign language, there’s no better time to introduce a second language than in early childhood. We start in infants by playing songs and continue through kindergarten.
30-Day “Happy Family” Guarantee
We want you and your child to be successful and happy at Early Childhood University. If you or your child are not 100% happy with our school, just let us know in the first 30 days and you will receive a full refund of your first month’s tuition.
Kid-Friendly Schedules
Early Childhood University understands the importance of striking a balance between a structured schedule and a flexible schedule. While structured schedules followed by teachers in each classroom are designed to provide the guidance every child needs, we also allow room for schedule flexibility. This is for us to encourage more time for child-led initiatives, ideas and insights. We make sure that schedules are flexible enough to cater to the unique developmental needs of each child.
Safety in the School and Classrooms
Safety is paramount in every childcare center. This is why at Early Childhood University, we use the latest security features to ensure your children’s safety. We also implement a strict pick-up policy which requires the presentation of ID for new individuals picking up a child regardless of relation.
All children under the care of our staff are guaranteed to be safe because they are constantly supervised, monitored and accompanied. Our staff members are trained and certified for CPR and First Aid. They also receive continuing education classes every year.
Our infant and administration staff members have also been trained in SIDS protection while our school bus drivers must attend annual driver safety training courses to ensure kids’ safety on the road.
Kindergarten Readiness
With Early Childhood University, preparing your child for kindergarten has never been better. With our skilled staff and effective curriculum, we are confident we can help set your child on the path to success upon entering kindergarten.
Before and After-School Programs
At Early Childhood University, we understand the importance of after school programs as an integral part of every family’s schedule. Our programs ensure that children are provided adequate time with their families at home. We also give kids fun activities on a daily basis that allow them to spend time playing and socializing with their peers.
Both our before and after-school programs aim to provide young kids the opportunity to break away from the structured academic learning routine to boost their creativity, decision-making and problem-solving skills. With the help of our daily parent interactions, we determine the after school needs of each child.
OPEN 6:30am – 6:30pm
Two large enclosed playgrounds
- Lifecubby Communication
Observation Windows in each classroom
Security Cameras in ALL classrooms