{"id":18,"date":"2024-02-22T10:12:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T15:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/youth-programs\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2024-02-22T10:12:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T15:12:54","slug":"childcare-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/youth-programs\/childcare-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Childcare Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">We believe the early years are among the most important time in a child\u2019s development.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong>&nbsp;Early Learning Center&nbsp;<\/strong>at Middlesex College\u2019s main campus in Edison creates a nurturing environment where children can explore, problem solve and feel part of a classroom community. Classrooms are organized into \u201cinterest\u201d areas that are supported by a creative curriculum and aligned with New Jersey Pre-School Standards guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily routines are established to provide a structured learning environment designed to enhance your child\u2019s individual strengths. You\u2019ll be able to view lesson plans on a parent portal and communicate with your child\u2019s teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our caring and experience staff, who are professionally certified, will work to create a positive early childhood foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Daycare and Preschool Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong>&nbsp;Early Learning Center<\/strong>&nbsp;provides daycare and preschool education for the children of Middlesex College students and staff, as well as the community. Space is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided at no additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children between 2 and 5 years of age who are able to function in a school situation may apply. Admission is determined by a child\u2019s age, parental need, and the number of children the Center can accommodate.&nbsp;<em>State subsidies are available for qualified applicants.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3, 4, and 5-day programs are available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes for children, age 2 (diapers ok) and 3-5 year-olds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided at no additional cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lesson plans posted each week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State-approved curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small group learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multicultural activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developmentally appropriate classrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classrooms equipped with computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spacious playground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New bikes &amp; trikes to ride and enjoy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newly-installed safety surface for outside play area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open year-round (Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m.\u20135 p.m.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Creative Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We strive to make learning fun through social and emotional development, literacy, math skills and everyday discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Math Program<\/strong>&nbsp;promotes set counting, differential grouping, patterns and introduction to addition and subtraction using hands-on learning. Our math program aligns with guidance recommendations of NJ Kindergarten Math Standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Literacy<\/strong>&nbsp;will be taught through phonetic awareness, sight words, daily reading time, mini lessons, and small group conferencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aligns with guidance recommendations of NJ Kindergarten Language Arts Standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are natural learners and creating an environment in which they can participate and discover in a positive, nurturing setting is the best road to future learning success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For information about registration, tours, costs, and more, please contact the Early Learning Center at 732.906.2542.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe the early years are among the most important time in a child\u2019s development. 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