Early Childhood Institute - Miami Children's Museum

Museum-Based Preschool Program

The Early Childhood Institute is the Miami Children's Museum's licensed preschool program, located on MacArthur Causeway. Children aged one to five learn through Reggio Emilia-inspired instruction with daily access to museum exhibits and educators.

Programs for Children

Reggio Emilia-inspired classrooms for ages 12 months to 5 years, integrating museum education into daily learning. Programs include:
- Toddler classrooms
- Preschool classrooms
- Pre-kindergarten readiness
- Daily museum exhibit access

What's Included

• Project-based and play-based curriculum
• Open-concept classroom design
• Social-emotional development assessment
• Family-style dining
• Morning assembly and classroom exploration
• Integration with museum education team

Experience

Miami families seeking a creativity-focused preschool that uses the children's museum as an extended learning environment. Suited for parents who value arts integration, exploration, and project-based learning over traditional academic drills.