We were happy to be able to support The Children’s Education Center of the Islands by donating a portion of the painting cost for their playground.

The Children’s Education Center of the Islands has had their doors open for young children for the past 44 years. If you ask most local islanders, their children have attended CECI at one point or another. Generations of families have trusted CECI with the growth, development, and well-being of their children. Over those four decades, many alumni have since returned to the preschool with children of their own attending. One can imagine that over time, CECI has changed and evolved in many different ways. From the color of the walls to the lessons within the classroom, one thing stands true; CECI is a school of constant nurturing and stability. CECI is currently shifting their teaching pedagogy to be centered more around the natural world. While maintaining a high-quality early childhood education program, the school will also focus on environmental educational practices. They will still have all of the same child development goals that more traditional schools have, but they will be committed to accomplishing those goals in and with nature. CECI is currently in the process of redesigning their playground and children’s garden to better fit with the school’s evolving vision! Being a non-profit organization, fundraisers and generous donations from the community help this family school make these wonderful changes.