Interested in our program?
Fill out an early registration form today!
With construction well underway, we are collecting some preliminary information from families with children under 5 years old that have interest in our Early Learning Center so that we are better prepared to serve the community. Even though a family may complete an early registration form, doing so does not guarantee a spot for their child(ren) nor does it bind them to enroll. Completing a form shows your interest in our program and will grant you priority when we officially begin enrollment in early Spring. Click the link below to get started!
Meet the Director
An Experienced and Motivated Educator
An Experienced and Motivated Educator
An Experienced and Motivated Educator
Della Miller Micco has 25 years of experience in various leadership and teaching roles within early childhood education (ECE) and music education and holds a B.S. in Music Education/Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She previously coached ECE programs to quality improvement and accreditation and has held teaching and ma
Della Miller Micco has 25 years of experience in various leadership and teaching roles within early childhood education (ECE) and music education and holds a B.S. in Music Education/Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She previously coached ECE programs to quality improvement and accreditation and has held teaching and management positions with Head Start, as a prevention educator, and as the owner of her own Kindermusik program. As the Director, Ms. Micco oversees all aspects of the development, daily operations, and future expansion of the Early Learning Center.
Della Miller Micco
An Experienced and Motivated Educator
An Experienced and Motivated Educator
Words from the Director
An Experienced and Motivated Educator
Words from the Director
"I know the importance of high-quality early education, and I believe it is possible to offer an exceptional early education for children of working families and outstanding opportunities for the early childhood workforce"
"I have learned a great deal of the different models of early education and am excited and confident that all of the b
"I know the importance of high-quality early education, and I believe it is possible to offer an exceptional early education for children of working families and outstanding opportunities for the early childhood workforce"
"I have learned a great deal of the different models of early education and am excited and confident that all of the best from each of the best models can be combined at River Ridge to create a type of early childhood utopia"
Mission
The River Ridge Early Learning Center provides an extraordinary, progressive early childhood education where young children will spark and cultivate their natural curiosity and lifelong love for learning.
Purpose
To support the workforce and businesses of the River Ridge Commerce Center by providing an exceptional early learning program for children.
WE ARE HIRING!
With the new year, we are looking to hire new staff members to help us fulfill our vision of creating a high quality early learning center. We will be looking for an Assistant Director and Teaching Staff to start, followed by other staff members. Please click here to learn more!
Indoor/Outdoor Environments
We will be using high-quality materials that are best suited to stimulate the minds, senses, and creativity of young children to help with their development. This will include a multitude of natural and open-ended materials that research has proven to be best for young children. The above pictures are examples* of what materials we may offer students in our classrooms and outdoor play area.
(*actual materials may differ from the examples shown)
Our Response to COVID-19
We have the unique opportunity to be proactive in creating systems to keep our children, families, and staff safe and healthy. Below are many of the steps we will be taking:
- Following all CDC and licensing guidelines
- Low child to staff ratios
- Small class sizes
- Meals & snacks served in the classroom
- Usage of disposable, recyclable dishes and utensils
- Extended outdoor time
- Drop-off and pick up procedures eliminate additional persons into the center.
- Temperatures are taken upon entry.
- Daily cleaning and sanitization of the center and its contents.
- Children that become ill will be cared for in a private, sanitary, comfortable space until parents/guardians find alternate care.
- Blankets laundered daily.
- Rotation of children’s learning materials
- All items chosen for the center are being carefully selected to ensure they can be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected.