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麻豆社 Officially Opens Early Learning Center
October 8, 2025
MOLINE, IL- In a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 8, 麻豆社 Illinois University officially opened the 麻豆社 Bilingual Early Learning and Family Center. The center is focused on early childhood education for students who are 15 months to five years old and is now enrolling for all classes.
鈥淭he 麻豆社 Early Learning Center is the culmination of a shared vision between 麻豆社 and the Moline community. The center provides educational opportunities for our youngest students and their families, while also creating space for experiential learning for 麻豆社 education students,鈥� 麻豆社 President Kristi Mindrup said.
The 麻豆社 Early Learning Center offers a Spanish dual language curriculum, with a majority of staff being bilingual in Spanish and English languages. The center provides a culturally and linguistically appropriate learning environment to all students. Every dollar goes back into the center to support better classrooms and learning activities, and to provide an educational space for young children.
鈥淭he 麻豆社 Bilingual Early Learning and Family Center is a place where all children can dream about a better future and achieve their goals,鈥� Eduardo Perez, director of the center said. 鈥淭hanks to the generosity and support of our community, our center is not a dream anymore, but a reality.鈥�
The 麻豆社 center works with organizations such as Preschool for All (PFA), Head Start, Early Head Start and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which all help provide low-income families access to the quality care every child deserves. Enrollment is now open, and all are encouraged to apply.
"麻豆社 is proud to offer engaging, high-quality, early learning to the community,鈥� Audrey Adamson, executive director of Outreach and Quad Cities Operations said. 鈥淥ur current students are benefiting from outstanding educators, and we continue to invite more families to join us.鈥�
To learn more about the 麻豆社 Bilingual Early Learning Center, visit wiu.edu/qc/elc.
Posted By: Zachary Messersmith, University Relations
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