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Your child deserves the best —
Whether it’s our full-time care or you prefer a part day option, the Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center offers the best early childhood experience available for children ages six weeks through five years. Our warm home-like environment, the region’s most experienced staff, an extraordinary facility and innovative programs provide an excellent introduction to your child’s learning experience.
The Best Staff
The quality of a facility is dependent upon the caliber of its staff. Our teachers and staff are among the most qualified, enthusiastic and caring in the region.
We offer:
• Low student to teacher ratio
• Fully trained staff, most certified in first aid and CPR
• Judaic, art, and early childhood specialists on staff
• Program structure that stresses consistent staff and peer groups
• Culturally diverse student body and staff
The Most Innovative Programs
In a warm, Jewish environment with dedicated and experienced staff, we offer a child-centered early childhood curriculum. All lessons, activities and experiences are prepared to heighten your child’s cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and Judaic development.
Our curriculum includes:
• Use of the Creative Curriculum and assessment system
• Strong Jewish content
• Emotional and social development through exploration of self, friends and learning environment
• Focus on using children’s natural curiosity through exploration
• Gym and swim in some age levels
• Unique cooking, wet play and outdoor activities
• Enrichment activities such as drama, art, dance, violin, sports, swim and basketball are available at an additional cost
An Extraordinary Facility
The Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center reflects a Judaic environment
incorporating
traditional symbols, art and culture. The CDC facility utilizes open
living spaces using great rooms and large interactive kitchens for
children and teachers to enjoy. It’s more than school, it’s your child’s
home away from home.
Our facility offers:
• Quiet “sleep rooms” for babies
• Unique wet-play areas
• Kitchens equipped for children
• Art room
• Large, well-equipped playgrounds
• Access to JCC physical education areas, including the gym, pools and outdoor space
• Intergenerational experiences with the Rose Blumkin Home
• Kripke Jewish Federation Library