Child Care

WCC's Child Development Center (CDC) is a licensed, NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited childcare and early learning center for children ages 15 months to 5 years. During the summer the CDC can accommodate children through the age of 8. Located on campus in Kelly Hall and supported by student fees, the Center provides play and educational opportunities in a nurturing and safe environment. Developmentally appropriate practices guide our curriculum, with an emphasis on creativity, choice, growing independence, cooperation and friendship.

The CDC will be closed during the summer session but will re-open in the fall. 

Mission

The mission of the Child Development Center is to provide a quality, affordable and family-centered early learning program that meet the needs of the children and families enrolled. We are responsive to student scheduling needs while ensuring developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant experiences for the young children in our care. We serve as a model program and Early Childhood Education resource for programs at the College and in the community.

About NAEYC
www.naeyc.org

WCC Students and Faculty

Full or part-week, morning or afternoon spaces are available to WCC students at a reduced rate. Attendance during College breaks is optional.

Community Members

Limited spaces are available to non-students. Part-time schedules are available. For more information about scheduling options please contact the CDC (360) 383-3160.

Experiential Learning

The CDC supports the College as a place where Early Childhood Education, Parent Education, Nursing, and Psychology students can come observe child development. Work-study and Cooperative Education positions are available on a limited, pre-approved bases.

For more information contact the CDC at (360) 383-3160 or email

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