Early Childhood Development Center

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

• The objective of the Early Childhood Development Center is to promote the growth of the whole child through play. 
• Our highly-trained professional staff creates a learning environment that allows for self-exploration and discovery and that fosters each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. 
• We believe that parents/families play a major role in a child's success at school, and we encourage their involvement in events, activities, and conferences. 
• Our goal is that children leave our program with a strong sense of self and an enthusiasm for learning that will lead to success throughout their school years and their lives.

GENERAL PROGRAM

• The Center is a laboratory training facility for the college's Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education students.
• The center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a department of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• The Center is open for observation and provides a model of the best in educational programs and care for young children.

The Center participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability”  “To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 1-866-632-9992 (toll free), 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay Service) or 1-800-845-6136 (Spanish Speaking Assistance).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”