USAO Child Development Center Now Taking Applications
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March-12-2010
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Enrollment for the USAO Child Development Center begins is now underway for the fall 2010 trimester. Designed for three- and four-year-olds, the acclaimed program stimulates growth in multiple areas, including social, emotional and intellectual. Snack time is just one of the many activities included each day for local children.
The University of Science and Arts is receiving and processing applications for fall 2010 enrollment in its acclaimed Child Development Center.
Dr. Donna Gower, assistant professor of education and director of the Child Development Center, said the key to the successful program for three- and four-year-olds is quality.
“We continually strive for a quality program for our young children, our parents and the college students,” Gower said.
The Child Development Center is open from 9-11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday during the fall and spring trimesters. Enrollment for the fall trimester ends April 23. Fees are $500 per child, per trimester. Enrollment is limited to 16 children. Children must be at least two years of age before applying and at least three years of age by September 1, 2010.
Application forms may be obtained at the USAO Child Development Center in Gary Hall 101A. Gary Hall is located at the corner of 17th Street and Alabama.
According to Gower, the curriculum focuses on the achievement of the following goals: enhancement of self-concept, language development, sensory acuity, motor development, concept formation and living skills.
“Because young children have an insatiable curiosity and an urge to explore, discover and experiment, they are provided an enriched and developmentally appropriate environment where they can make good choices,” Gower said.
The USAO Child Development Center offers children varied opportunities to learn in physical, social, emotional and intellectual areas. The curriculum and the environment are the results of careful planning based on the knowledge of child growth and development.
Additional information about the program is available from Donna Gower at (405) 574-1230.
