North East Methodist
Early Learning Center
“Providing Quality Early Education with Christ in Mind”
Phone: 610.425.0358 (Mrs. Mahala – Director)
E-Mail: preschool@northeastmethodistchurch.org
3-year-old programs:
2 Day AM Class: Tuesday & Thursday 9 am to 11:30 am – $170/mo
2 Day PM Class: Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 pm to 3 pm – $170/mo
2 Day FULL Day: Tuesday & Thursday 9 am to 3 pm – $300/mo
4-and 5-year-old programs:
3 Day AM Class: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9 to 11:30 am $190/mo
3 Day PM class: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 12:30 to 3 pm $190/mo
3 Day FULL Class: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9 am to 3 pm $350/mo
***We are now enrolling for 2026/2027 School Year***
Please click the link below for
registration and more information.
Paper copies of the registration form are available
for pick up at the preschool or church office.
Philosophy
The primary objective of our preschool is to provide positive and successful learning experiences in a secure and loving environment, reflecting the Christian philosophy. We work to foster growth of the whole child. We recognize that each child is an individual who is part of a group. Thinking strategies, language arts, math concepts, social studies, and science, as well as
social and physical skills are integrated to offer many varied learning opportunities.
Candena Mahala (Mrs. Mahala) – Director/Teacher
Mrs. Mahala has been teaching at North East Methodist Early Learning Center for three years. Her experience includes three years as assistant teacher in PA preschool classes, extensive volunteer work at her church, a private preschool and Avon Grove Charter School.
Kathryn Miklas
Teachers Aide
Pastor Josh Mericle is one of the substitutes.
Schedule
NEM Early Learning Center generally follows the Cecil County
Public Schools’ calendar. However, we start the second week of
September and finish the last full week of May.
If Cecil County Public Schools are delayed:
1 Hour Late: Preschool 10 am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3 pm
2 Hours Late: Preschool 11 am – 12:45 pm and 1:15 pm – 3 pm
If Cecil County Schools are closed: NEM Early Learning Center is closed