Caring for You and Your Children
The goal of our Early Childhood Development Center is to provide a safe, stimulating environment designed for children to learn and interact. Teachers at the center facilitate a developmentally creative program. By fostering positive self-esteem and strong logic skills, we ultimately form the building blocks of a lifetime of learning.
The Development Center provides parent, community, and staff training in child education. Opportunities are available for students on campus to interact with the center in order to enhance their classroom learning experience. Parental involvement is highly recommended.
Hours & Fees
The Childcare Center’s services are available to SMCC students carrying six or more credit hours class load per semester. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Center is closed during the summer semesters. Costs are $2.25 per hour for SMCC college students. Fees include a $15.00 registration charge per semester per child that is non refundable. Apply early as spaces fill quickly although a “waiting list” is offered.
Accreditation
Our Early Childhood Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. For more information on NAEYC accreditation, please visit the website at http://www.naeyc.org/