Standing adjacent to Nelson Mandela Elementary is the Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), serving young scholars ages 3-5. They first opened their doors in March of 2019, and therefore just passed their two-year anniversary. The ECDC offers activities and opportunities that are designed to be a catalyst for scholars to reach their educational goals and full potential.
Nelson Mandela ECDC follows in the footsteps of the elementary school, with a commitment to serve the surrounding community. They prioritize acceptance based on families that live within a mile and a half of the school, qualify for free and reduced lunch, or Title XX, and are committed to a minimum of 35 hours of family engagement. At the school, scholars receive a year-round education with full-day programming, and scholars transitioning to the elementary school get the opportunity to play violin through the Omaha Conservatory of Music’s String Sprouts Program.
Applications for enrollment will be available beginning March 29, 2021. These packets will be available for pick up Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until April 14, 2021. Potential incoming scholars must be three years old by June 1, 2021 to be eligible to apply. Learn more by following Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Center on Facebook or by visiting their website at nelsonmandelaecdc.org.