Carroll Community College

The Littlest Learners at Carroll Community College

The Child Development Center provides quality care and education for the young children of students, staff, faculty and members of the community. The Center offers an early childhood education program for half-day, full-day and preschool. It is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We strive to promote "curiosity, creativity and community."

The Littlest Learners are nurtured in a creative, child-centered learning environment that also serves as a lab environment for students in the Early Childhood Education Program at the college. In the Center, college students enhance their course work by completing observations of the children and implementing lessons under the supervision of the faculty and Center staff.

The Center operates in accordance with the college calendar. The program is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education to serve children ages two to five. Parents are required to complete appropriate registration and medical forms for all children at the Center. A non-refundable, registration fee of $50 is required.

Philosophy of the Early Learning Center

Lifelong Learning Begins in Childhood

Our Center is dedicated to providing an intellectually stimulating environment in order to engage the littlest learners at the college. We believe that children are to be loved, nurtured and supported in their emotional, social, physical and intellectual development. Exploring and playing are an integral part of learning. We value small class size to ensure that children's needs and interests are met.

Statement of Commitment

• We support programs for children ages two to six that are based on current knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• We pledge to respect and support families in their task of nurturing children. We serve as advocates for children, their families and teachers in our community.
• We maintain high standards of professional conduct. We are open to new ideas and are willing to learn from suggestions of others.
• We respect the uniqueness and potential of all children. We respect their dignity and their contributions.

For more information about the Child Development Center, contact the Center Coordinator at 410-386-8470.