About Us
Early Care and Education Center
Our philosophy
- We believe that children are strong, intelligent, competent and constantly learning.
- We believe that parents know their children best and have the right to be full participants in their children’s education.
- We believe that teachers are caring professionals trained to support the children in their learning and the parents in their participation.
- We believe that teachers are researchers engaged in the creation of new knowledge as they work alongside the children and in collaboration with other adults in the campus community.
- We believe that children have a right to a beautiful, caring, responsive environment in which to grow and learn together with other children and adults.
- We believe that children, parents, and teachers are all learners and all teachers.
- We believe that the college students who participate in our programs at all levels of their study from beginning observations to semester-long internships are unique, integral, and valuable members of our learning/teaching community.
“We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.”
The Early Care and Education Center operates and maintains the U.S. Department of
Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program. The USDA prohibits discrimination in
all of its programs and activities and provides equal access regardless of background
or personal characteristics, in accordance with applicable federal law. Persons with
disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202)
720-2600 (voice and TDD). More information can be found here.
