Mazique Services
What We Offer
Each family is different and so are the children that we serve. In addition to child care, at Mazique we offer various programs such as education, health, nutrition, and community engagement. Learn more about our programs.
Mazique Services
What We Offer
Each family is different and so are the children that we serve. In addition to child care, at Mazique we offer various programs such as education, health, nutrition, and community engagement. Learn more about our programs.
EDUCATION
Our curriculum provides guidance on getting to know our families and having the appropriate skills to work with them. It also focuses in on the individual differences of children (educational levels and socio-economic status), for example, their temperaments, life circumstances, dual language learners, disabilities and mental health, building relationships, promoting self-regulation, responding to challenging behaviors, and providing strategies to guide children’s learning. The philosophy of The Creative Curriculum is that young children learn best by doing!
EDUCATION
Our curriculum provides guidance on getting to know our families and having the appropriate skills to work with them. It also focuses in on the individual differences of children (educational levels and socio-economic status), for example, their temperaments, life circumstances, dual language learners, disabilities and mental health, building relationships, promoting self-regulation, responding to challenging behaviors, and providing strategies to guide children’s learning. The philosophy of The Creative Curriculum is that young children learn best by doing!
Services for All Ages
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum meets children where they are developmentally, with Signature Practices that build confidence and excitement about learning at every age and stage.
In our Infant program the children are made to feel safe, secure and respected. The program provides well qualified and dynamic teachers, expository learning and an opportunity to bond and develop. Each child has a primary caregiver who will guide their development and be your main point of contact. In this, our infant classroom, children will enjoy:
- Warm, nurturing classroom environments
- Responsive care and diverse experiences and exposures
- Developmentally stimulating activities with educational toys
- Immersive learning and intentional instruction
- A child-centered, play-based, and research-based curriculum
- Meaningful social interactions with teachers
Children in our Toddler/Two year old program are growing and learning, so we channel their liveliness into positive learning experiences. A mobile, energetic 2-year-old enjoys the entire world as their playground. We utilize a mix; class, group and individualized educational approach that focus both their enthusiasm and interests into developmental growth and academic achievement opportunities. Each child has a primary caregiver who will guide their development and be your main point of contact. In this, our toddler and two year old classroom(s), children will enjoy:
- Warm, nurturing classroom teachers
- Stimulating material and classroom environments (two year olds)
- Responsive care and diverse exposures
- Developmentally motivating activities
- Developmentally and curriculum aligned field experiences (two year olds)
- Transitions into a structured and flexible routine (two year olds)
- A child-centered, play and research-based curriculum
- Immersive learning and intentional instruction
- Interactive, tactile learning experiences
- Developmentally appropriate liberal arts and STEM
Children in this program grow to be independent learners, problem solvers, creators and critical thinkers ready for life-long learning, and school. These children mature their ability to collaborate with peers, follow directions, self-regulate, maintain routines, and build self-help skills. In this, our preschool classroom, children will enjoy:
- Stimulating material and classroom environments
- A children-centered, play-based, and research-based curriculum
- A curriculum that aligns content with the DC Common Core Standards and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
- Immersive learning and intentional instruction
- Opportunities to increase independence and build life skills
- Developmentally and curriculum aligned field trip experiences
- Developmentally stimulating activities with educational tools and equipment
- A structured and flexible daily routine
- Collaborative learning environments
- Interactive, hands-on learning experiences
- Developmentally appropriate liberal arts and STEM
- A balance of teacher centered, child led, individualized, independent and real world instruction.
Preschool is crucial towards school, life, future academic and personal success. Active, hands-on early childhood learning experiences directs children’s development into key school readiness and life skills. In this program our children participate in a Universal DCPS, Pre-K Classroom located within our facility. It is here where children transition into kindergarten-level learning experiences. In this, our Universal Pre-K Enhancement Classroom, children will enjoy:
- Building independence and lasting life skills
- Warm, nurturing classroom teachers
- Collaboration social skills and social-emotional confidence
- Collaborative and responsive learning environment
- Empowering expression, literacy and language skills
- Expository math, science, and problem-solving experiences
- Dynamic tactile opportunities
- Developmentally stimulating activities, and Immersive learning experiences
- Developmentally, curriculum aligned field trip experiences
- Immersive learning and Intentional instruction
- A child-centered, play and research-based curriculum
- A curriculum that aligns content with the DC Common Core Standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
- Following multi-step instructions
- Social-studies concepts and school readiness
- Careful and responsive listening and interactive stories
- Critically thinking, finding multiple ways to solve problems, and discovering various ways to express their work and thoughts.
- A balance of teacher centered, child led, individualized, independent and real world instruction.
- In our Infant program the children are made to feel safe, secure and respected. The program provides well qualified and dynamic teachers, expository learning and an opportunity to bond and develop. Each child has a primary caregiver who will guide their development and be your main point of contact. In this, our infant classroom, children will enjoy:
- Warm, nurturing classroom environments
- Responsive care and diverse experiences and exposures
- Developmentally stimulating activities with educational toys
- Immersive learning and intentional instruction
- A child-centered, play-based, and research-based curriculum
- Meaningful social interactions with teachers
Children in our Toddler/Two year old program are growing and learning, so we channel their liveliness into positive learning experiences. A mobile, energetic 2-year-old enjoys the entire world as their playground. We utilize a mix; class, group and individualized educational approach that focus both their enthusiasm and interests into developmental growth and academic achievement opportunities. Each child has a primary caregiver who will guide their development and be your main point of contact. In this, our toddler and two year old classroom(s), children will enjoy:
- Warm, nurturing classroom teachers
- Stimulating material and classroom environments (two year olds)
- Responsive care and diverse exposures
- Developmentally motivating activities
- Developmentally and curriculum aligned field experiences (two year olds)
- Transitions into a structured and flexible routine (two year olds)
- A child-centered, play and research-based curriculum
- Immersive learning and intentional instruction
- Interactive, tactile learning experiences
- Developmentally appropriate liberal arts and STEM
Children in this program grow to be independent learners, problem solvers, creators and critical thinkers ready for life-long learning, and school. These children mature their ability to collaborate with peers, follow directions, self-regulate, maintain routines, and build self-help skills. In this, our preschool classroom, children will enjoy:
- Stimulating material and classroom environments
- A children-centered, play-based, and research-based curriculum
- A curriculum that aligns content with the DC Common Core Standards and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
- Immersive learning and intentional instruction
- Opportunities to increase independence and build life skills
- Developmentally and curriculum aligned field trip experiences
- Developmentally stimulating activities with educational tools and equipment
- A structured and flexible daily routine
- Collaborative learning environments
- Interactive, hands-on learning experiences
- Developmentally appropriate liberal arts and STEM
- A balance of teacher centered, child led, individualized, independent and real world instruction.
Preschool is crucial towards school, life, future academic and personal success. Active, hands-on early childhood learning experiences directs children’s development into key school readiness and life skills. In this program our children participate in a Universal DCPS, Pre-K Classroom located within our facility. It is here where children transition into kindergarten-level learning experiences. In this, our Universal Pre-K Enhancement Classroom, children will enjoy:
- Building independence and lasting life skills
- Warm, nurturing classroom teachers
- Collaboration social skills and social-emotional confidence
- Collaborative and responsive learning environment
- Empowering expression, literacy and language skills
- Expository math, science, and problem-solving experiences
- Dynamic tactile opportunities
- Developmentally stimulating activities, and Immersive learning experiences
- Developmentally, curriculum aligned field trip experiences
- Immersive learning and Intentional instruction
- A child-centered, play and research-based curriculum
- A curriculum that aligns content with the DC Common Core Standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
- Following multi-step instructions
- Social-studies concepts and school readiness
- Careful and responsive listening and interactive stories
- Critically thinking, finding multiple ways to solve problems, and discovering various ways to express their work and thoughts.
- A balance of teacher centered, child led, individualized, independent and real world instruction.
Accreditation
For over 50 years, the Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc. has been viewed as “The Next Best Place to Home…Where We Are Doing What Is Best For Children!” Our research based curriculum explains and guides staff in providing high quality, developmentally programs that meet local and national standards.
To provide high quality services and programs for children and families, ECMPCC meets and maintains these standards through the District of Columbia’s Capital Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). Thus Capital Quality system is public-facing, which allows parents to review and compare the program quality of various child development providers throughout the District, and make informed decisions when deciding where to enroll their child.
Research shows a direct correlation between high-quality early learning and children’s positive long-term outcomes in life, including increased educational attainment, healthier lifestyles, and more successful careers. NAEYC Accreditation helps teachers and other staff at early learning programs develop a shared understanding and commitment to quality.
Community Partners
Jumpstart
Jumpstart provides language, literacy, and social-emotional programming for preschool children from under-resourced communities and promotes quality early learning for all.
Maret
Maret School is an independent, co-ed, college-preparatory day school in Washington, DC, conducting weekly Read-Alouds with Preschoolers on a weekly basis to enhance language and literacy skills.
UPO Foster Grandparent Program
The United Planning Organization Foster Grandparent Program seeks to provide opportunities for persons 55 and older to make a difference in the life of a child. Volunteers serve at thousands of local organizations.
UDC Nursing Program
Nursing students conduct Clinical Rotations within the Mazique Centers focusing on health education, taking heights, weights, BP, head circumferences, etc.
District of Columbia FEMS Fire Safety Education (DC Fire Department)
DC Fire and EMS Department strive to do their part in educating children about the dangers of fire, and what to do if ever there’s a fire. Visits provide a basic understanding on emergency situations and prevention.
Early Intervention Programs
The Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Project, operates in 24 child development centers located throughout the District offering child and family-centered consultation services.
Parent Infant Early Childhood Enhancement Program (P.I.E.C.E.)
The Parent Infant Early Childhood Enhancement Program serves primarily children five years of age and younger. The program involves play and art therapy, infant observation, and Parent Child Interaction Therapies.
DC SEED
The DC SEED Program provides behavioral health supports and services to young children (0-6 years old) and their families. Mental Health Consultants focus on early childhood behavioral health treatment services.
Strong Start
Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program is a statewide, multidisciplinary system that provides early intervention therapeutic and other services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.
Early Stages
Early Stages is a DC Public Schools assessment center for children. Early Stages will identify any delays that children may have and arrange services to address them. All services are free.
Field Trips
Field Trips provide children with rich, rewarding learning opportunities and experiences outside the classroom. They are recognized as important moments in learning and range from cognitive to affective outcomes. Critical thinking is an extension of any new experience.
Mental Health
Screenings and assessments play a vital role in caring for and teaching children. Within the first forty-five days of school, all children are screened using the Ages and Stages-3 and the Ages and Stages Social Emotional. Children with data revealing any developmental delays, with parental consent, are referred to our LEA (Local Education Agencies), DC Early Intervention (Strong Start) or Early Stages, for further evaluations and, if determined, early intervention.
HEalth & nutrition
Mazique provides high-quality health services including oral health, mental health and nutritional services while continuously developmenting culturally and linguistically appropriate growth and support for our children and families.
HEalth & nutrition
Mazique provides high-quality health services including oral health, mental health and nutritional services while continuously developmenting culturally and linguistically appropriate growth and support for our children and families.