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Child Development Center

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About

Founded in 1994 as a community amenity for the residents of Circle C Ranch, The Child Development Center has grown to provide nationally recognized preschool programs to residents of the immediate community and families throughout Southwest Austin. Our main campus on La Crosse Avenue serves children as young as 2 months through age 5. With one of the lowest teacher turnover rates in the preschool industry, the CDC’s early childhood programs consistently provide families and children with an unparalleled level of individualized education. Through the years, The Child Development Center has developed partnerships with AISD including unique inclusion classrooms, after school programs and summer camps for school-age children. The Circle C Child Development Center is a private, not-for-profit company with a volunteer board of directors. It is independent of the Circle C Ranch Homeowners Association. The preschool and its programs are funded by tuition, fees and fundraising. Because of its unique history as part of the Circle C Ranch neighborhood, The Child Development Center is the only preschool of its kind.

Courses/Programs offered

event_available Inclusion Programs Our Inclusion Pre-K programs are part of a unique partnership with Austin Independent School District (AISD). Typically-developing children, enrolled through The Child Development Center, and children with special needs, enrolled through AISD, share a pre-kindergarten classroom at Clayton Elementary and Kiker Elementary. This program is team-taught with teachers from both The Child Development Center and AISD, and combines resources from both campuses.
event_available Afterschool Programs (C.R.E.W. ) CREW All Day : CDC offers an All Day C.R.E.W. option for our after school students for several of the days that AISD is closed. The day will be filled with organized games, arts and crafts, outside and gym time, along with some free choice activities for our students to relax, unwind and have a great time. CREW Daily Activity : Snack and Roll Call , Homework Time , Clubs , Student Lead Productions.
event_available Full-Time Classrooms Each full-time classroom has one Lead Teacher and at least two Assistant Teachers. We require all Lead Teachers to have a bachelors degree and all Assistants to have completed early childhood coursework. Using Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum®, teachers plan thematic units and center-based learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of the every child. The Creative Curriculum® offers "the latest research in the early childhood field, in order to give children the best early childhood education possible."
event_available Part-Time Classrooms The same creative and compassionate teachers and assistants lead the Extended Day program. Our part-time program programs serve children ages 3 years through 5 years (pre-kindergarten). Our classrooms and outdoor learning environments provide ample opportunities to explore, play, investigate, and socialize. Our teachers are dedicated to creating a caring environment that meets the developmental and educational needs of all young children.

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Afterschool Programs (C.R.E.W. ) Full-Time Classrooms Part-Time Classrooms Inclusion Programs