The Mountain Area Child and Family Center

ENROLLEMENT OPENINGS

Now enrolling private pay infants at our Montmorenci site. Please join us for an Open House-August 3^rd from 5:30-7:00 for all perspective parents

Now accepting applications for summer and fall enrollment for both locations

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WHO WE ARE

Our Mission Statement

Mountain Area Child and Family Center is an early learning program of distinction where young children thrive, families flourish, and early childhood professionals excel.

We accomplish our mission through these Four "Cornerstones" of the MACFC approach:

OUR FOUR CORNERSTONES

QUALITY SERVICES

High Quality Early Care and Education (5-star) is available five days a week for children from 6 weeks to five years of age. The MACFC program is characterized by low ratios of children-to-staff, small group sizes, multi-age classrooms, a creative curriculum, and well-qualified, dedicated eachers, who demonstrate a genuine respect for each child and his or her unique abilities.

FAMILY SERVICES

Our team of family services specialists helps families access community services to address individual areas of concern, such as workforce preparedness, literacy, and financial, medical, or emotional issues. In addition, we offer workshops on parenting and other topics, and have on-site family resource centers, which provide libraries of books and other materials.

HEALTH SERVICES

Children benefit from regular health screenings, including vision, dental, developmental, speech and hearing exams. Therapists observe children in the classrooms, assist with developing individual evaluation plans, and provide therapies for children with special needs. We also work to instill healthy habits in our children, such as brushing teeth and washing hands.

TEACHER EDUCATION

College students from several area institutions of higher education take classes on-site, observe and participate in classroom activities and complete special projects and internships. In addition, area childcare providers tour our facilities to learn about our program and determine ways to implement pieces in their own early care and education center.

VISION

Vision

A community where every child and family can reach their full potential.

BELIEFS & VALUES

Beliefs

We believe in nuturing the development of the whole child.
We believe the most effective education requires the active partnership of family, community and school.

Values

We value and are committed to the following principles:

Compassion
Excellence
Integrity
Respect
Inclusiveness

Based on these beliefs and values, we have intentionally created a blended program that is asset based.

Blended Program- All children, no matter what their economic circumstance, deserve the early care and educational experience found at MACFC. We also believe appreciation for others and learning is enhanced when we work and play with those who are both like us and different in some ways. Our program includes children of different ability levels and gender, as well as those of diverse cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. This commitment to blending forms a foundational piece of our philosophy.
Asset-Based Program- At MACFC, we celebrate the gifts that all children and families have share. We are convinced that the most meaningful growth for both children and adults occurs by building on their strengths.

EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM

MACFC is the Early Head Start provider for all Buncombe County school districts excluding Emma, Johnston and Woodfin. This national program is designed to serve low-income children ages 0-3 and pregnant mothers. Offering Early Head Start services increases our ability to maintain a blended program representing all socio-economic levels.