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  About the Child Development Center
 
 

Program Goals and Ojectives


To implement an anti-bias, developmentally appropriate curriculum that builds on the children's interests and encourages active learning.
To introduce children to basic concepts of science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, music, art, and dramatic play.
To provide a balance of both teacher facilitated and child initiated activities.
To support and encourage the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language development of children.
To provide a physically and psychologically safe environment for children.
To meet the individual needs of children.
To establish and maintain healthy, warm partnerships with families.
To form a University partnership and work jointly with other departments on campus.