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EARLY
LEARNING CENTERS
The City of Hartford has been operating child care programs
for over 50 years, and currently operates ( 8 ) preschool
centers ( 7 in public schools ) and an Infant / Toddler center.
These centers are conveniently located in various city
neighborhoods.
The City of Hartford Day Care Early Learning Centers are Nationally
Accredited child care programs, accredited by the National
Association for the Education of Young Children ( NAEYC ).
Accreditation is a process in which a program's administrators,
staff and parents join with representatives of NAEYC to
determine whether that program meets nationally recognized criteria
for high quality. NAEYC defines a high quality program as one
that meets the needs of and promotes the physical, social
emotional and cognitive development of children.
Hours of operation for these centers are 7 AM to 5 PM. All
centers open 52 weeks a year and are open during school
vacations and most snow days.
Fees are based on a sliding scale according to family size
and income.
INFANT / TODDLER CARE
This program provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 36
months. Through daily interactions with responsible,
affectionate adults, babies experience positive relationships
that develop trust and emotional security. Toddlers develop
self-confidence when they are free to explore, to master new
skills and when they feel that caring adults encourage them and
take pleasure in their interests and accomplishments. The
program supports infants and toddlers in developing language,
physical, social and cognitive skills.
PRESCHOOL
Young children learn best through active exploration of
their environment and interactions with other children and
adults. Children have a natural desire to learn and make sense
of the world around them. Self-confidence and self-esteem grow
as children experience success.
The early learning centers promote a stimulating, challenging
learning environment. The full time staff provide the
children with an environment of consistency and a sense of
security. Through the age and individually appropriate
curriculum, our trained teachers give children daily
opportunities to develop physically, socially, emotionally and
intellectually. Our goal is to meet the needs of the whole
child. When these needs are met children are successful in
Kindergarten and successful in life.
For more information contact Gregg Brohinsky and Renee
Hamilton-Jones, Division Supervisors at 543-8890.
Administrative Offices are located on the fifth floor of 2
Holcomb Street Hartford, Connecticut 06112.
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