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Sidney City Schools works with local childcare facilities to transport Whittier Early Childhood Center students to and from preschool and childcare. We now offer neighborhood bussing for preschool students!
Welcome!
We love seeing new smiling faces at Whittier Early Childhood Center.
Play
At Whittier Early Childhood Center, children develop an excitement for learning through a play-based, multi-sensory approach.
Friendship
Every smile is a celebration of uniqueness, and every friendship is a step towards a brighter tomorrow.
Outside Fun!
Whittier Early Childhood Center students enjoy a recently expanded playground with greater accessibility for all students and more opportunities to explore!
Socialize
The mission of Whittier Early Childhood Center is to nurture the development of early learning through play and social interaction, preparing our preschoolers for kindergarten success.
Hello Friends
Ms. Wise greets her preschool friends with their HELLO song!
News & Events
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![Graphic saying "Right at School" with picture of a girl holding a book and wearing a bookbag.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713272140/sidneycityschoolsorg/ea4nyvttanejtxxcus1c/Screenshot2024-04-16at75400AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713272140/sidneycityschoolsorg/ea4nyvttanejtxxcus1c/Screenshot2024-04-16at75400AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713272140/sidneycityschoolsorg/ea4nyvttanejtxxcus1c/Screenshot2024-04-16at75400AM.png","width":590}])
- Before + After School
- K-5
![Longfellow Primary will end its school year on Friday, May 19, 2023 due to a summer flooring project.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710337247/sidneycityschoolsorg/e6omhuh5jqnaw2j1ll4c/EmersonCalendar1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710337247/sidneycityschoolsorg/e6omhuh5jqnaw2j1ll4c/EmersonCalendar1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710337247/sidneycityschoolsorg/e6omhuh5jqnaw2j1ll4c/EmersonCalendar1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710337247/sidneycityschoolsorg/e6omhuh5jqnaw2j1ll4c/EmersonCalendar1.png","width":1080}])
- Calendar
- Emerson Primary
![Preschool-age children play doctor with toy babies.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675171961/sidneycityschoolsorg/ocxzifnvdone5obfugwj/IMG_2805_jpg.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675171961/sidneycityschoolsorg/ocxzifnvdone5obfugwj/IMG_2805_jpg.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675171961/sidneycityschoolsorg/ocxzifnvdone5obfugwj/IMG_2805_jpg.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675171961/sidneycityschoolsorg/ocxzifnvdone5obfugwj/IMG_2805_jpg.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675171961/sidneycityschoolsorg/ocxzifnvdone5obfugwj/IMG_2805_jpg.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1675171961/sidneycityschoolsorg/ocxzifnvdone5obfugwj/IMG_2805_jpg.jpg","width":2200}])
- Preschool
- WECC
- Whittier Early Childhood Center
![Kindergarten-age children laughing.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709588393/sidneycityschoolsorg/gx31nkiritc0rvdei7ps/KindergartenScreenSocial590x350px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709588393/sidneycityschoolsorg/gx31nkiritc0rvdei7ps/KindergartenScreenSocial590x350px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709588393/sidneycityschoolsorg/gx31nkiritc0rvdei7ps/KindergartenScreenSocial590x350px.png","width":590}])
- Emerson Primary
- Kindergarten
- Longfellow Primary
Calendar
Virtual via Zoom (see more details)
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Whittier Early Childhood Center—425 Belmont Street
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Northwood Intermediate - 1152 St. Marys Road
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Emerson Primary - 901 Campbell Road
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Longfellow Primary - 1250 Park Street
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Basement Community Room - Board of Education - 750 S Fourth Avenue, Sidney
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Sidney Memorial Stadium
Board of Education - Basement; 750 S. Fourth Avenue
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Longfellow Primary - 1250 Park Street
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Emerson Primary - 901 Campbell Road
Board of Education - Basement; 750 S. Fourth Avenue
Board of Education - Basement; 750 S. Fourth Avenue
At A Glance
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Play
Play-Based Learning
All learning and assessments are done in an engaging, play-based manner.
Learn
Whole Child
We work to address pre-school learning—fine and gross motor skills, age-appropriate communication, social and emotional development, and how to engage successfully in life.
Grow
Social & Emotional Learning
One of our goals is teaching emotion identification, self-regulation, and how to embrace the uniqueness of those around them. Preschool is about learning social skills through play.
Engage
Family Engagment
Families are the foundation of all growth and learning for preschoolers. We want to foster those relationships and encourage family involvement in their child's development at school.