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Early Childhood Academy

Growing Young Hearts and Minds

Campus Vision

Campus Vision

Early Childhood Academy will be a special place where every person learns, loves and leads to create a more positive world.

A child wearing a "Wild & Free" t-shirt is playfully posing with fingers near their head, surrounded by greenery and colorful books. A child in a blue palm-patterned shirt makes a heart shape with hands, expressing love. A playground scene is visible in the background. A child wears a playful AC/DC t-shirt and flexes their arms confidently, surrounded by greenery and kids in a lively outdoor setting.

A sunny view of the Early Childhood Academy building with colorful signage and trees, featuring a Texas flag on a pole nearby.

The ECA Difference
Fun and student centered outdoor learning spaces

Focus on early childhood throughout the campus for a safe and supportive environment

Parent Cafe - Strong parental involvement and collaborative program

After school enrichment opportunities through H.E.L.P

Caterpillars In Action

  • A large group of children and teachers in bright shirts poses proudly in front of the Early Childhood Academy building, labeled "Founding Caterpillars."
  • A child in a white shirt and tutu rides a yellow tricycle along a walkway, with trees and children playing in the background.
  • Two children sit on a rock in a sunny outdoor area, surrounded by toy dishes and colorful objects in a basket.
  • Two children play with various toy dinosaurs and plants in a large, round planter, engrossed in imaginative play.
  • A child in an orange hoodie plays in a sensory garden, exploring moss and tiny figures in a wooden box filled with loose materials.
  • A woman and two children are engaged in outdoor play, arranging colorful decorations in a miniature garden surrounded by planters.
  • A child crouches beside colorful numbered disks on a playground, holding a basket of small, vibrant shapes on wood chips.
  • A colorful pathway of painted stones and greenery leads to a community center, with kids playing and adults walking nearby.
  • A child holds a transparent container, showcasing a small frog, surrounded by a playground setting with wood chips and colorful play equipment.
  • Two children excitedly hold a colorful bug viewer, showcasing a small insect inside, with a playground's wood chips in the background.
  • Two children engage with colorful, translucent manipulatives on a light-up table in a classroom setting.
  • Four children in blue t-shirts sit on a gray couch, surrounded by colorful baskets on a green leaf-patterned rug.
  • A group of children and firefighters pose together in front of a Harlingen Fire Department truck on a sunny day.
  • A lively crowd gathers at night, illuminated by bright stage lights, enjoying a performance under a cloudy sky.
  • A tent featuring a tree and stars design, set against a night sky backdrop.
  • Children engaged with iPads in a classroom, focused on learning and collaborating on various educational activities.
  • A child holds a small chalkboard displaying the math equation "2 + 2 = 4," sitting at a classroom table.
  • A group of children in festive attire stands together, waving and holding cookie treats, with a Christmas-themed backdrop.
  • A group of children and adults pose in a classroom with a large, colorful koala mascot, surrounded by educational materials.
  • A group of children in blue shirts sitting together on a bench, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
  • Children in Santa hats perform on stage wearing festive outfits, surrounded by candy canes and snowflake decorations.
  • Four children joyfully hold boxes filled with food and toys, smiling as they share their gifts with one another.