Child Development Center
The Child Development Center is open to the children of students, faculty, staff and the community. We serve children between the ages two-and-one-half to five.
Teachers stress the importance of exploration and play while integrating math, science, language, literacy, music, art and essential motor activities. Emphasis is placed on each child's learning style by an active, hands-on process that builds problem-solving and thinking skills.
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Philosophy
The philosophy of the center supports each child's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development.
Services
The center offers:
- Highly qualified staff
- Stimulating environment to learn and play
- Small class size
- Child-friendly facilities
- Convenient location
- Full- and part-time care, pre-school
- Openings for children of students, employees and community members
Licensure
The center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education, and is pursuing the Maryland State Department of Education and NAEYC accreditations to align its practices with the newest early childhood education practices in the state.
Curriculum
The center offers the same pre-kindergarten curriculum set forth by the state of Maryland. In addition, other theories/curriculum enhance the program. Children who complete the program are prepared for kindergarten. Staffing at the center exceeds the state-recommended child-to-teacher ratio.
Lab School Component
The center also serves as a place for professionals to observe young children and refine their education skills. College and community research by students, families, psychologists, early childhood education departments, and other professionals is a priority. Opportunities abound for observation, discussion and assessment.
Inclement Weather
The center adheres to the college weather closing and opening announcements. The county needs time to clean the parking lots and walks for safe access, so parents and children should arrive as close to the opening time as possible. The staff arrives 15 minutes prior to opening to prepare. Please arrive at the announced time so that the staff is ready to receive your children.
