Guiding Principles
At CCDC, children are our ‘clients’ - we care for them with the deepest respect, giving them opportunities to love who they are and thrive everyday
Our Philosophy
The Children's Community Development Center is designed to meet the needs of young children
and their families in a safe, secure, nurturing and educational environment. Curriculum is rich in opportunities to explore, imagine, create, investigate, discover, problem solve and learn.
Our programs allow different age groups of children to develop in a homelike environment responsive to their abilities, needs and interests. Goals for children include personal and social growth and competence in all areas of development.
We give emphasis to each child's overall development, individual learning style and well-being. We believe that when curriculum utilizes a child's area of interest he/she will become actively involved and learning will have relevance. We respect the individuality and preserve the integrity of children. We encourage cooperation, not conformity.
We recognize the importance of involving parents as partners in their child's early care and education. Staff and parents work cooperatively and communicate regularly to provide for continuity between home and school, to discuss children's development and learning and to insure that each child's experience is consistent with their family and cultural values.
Mission Statement
Shaping the future through nurturing community, protecting childhood, and cultivating respect.
CCDC is a community of families and educators who appreciate the essential nature of early childhood and nurture the uniqueness of every child. Guided by "The CCDC Way" and in accordance with the highest standards in early care and education, we emphasize active, interactive learning with a playful approach. Experiences are developmentally relevant, individually considerate, and culturally responsive. All relationships are grounded in respect, understanding, and belonging. Each person's identity is celebrated, and all are welcome.
At the Children's Community Development Center (CCDC), we believe that diversity is essential to the ethical, social, and intellectual development of children. In principle and in practice, CCDC values and seeks diversity in its staff and families. We are committed to fostering a community in which people appreciate and celebrate differences among ourselves, such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, family structure, physical ability, learning style and financial need.
Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants through the State of Connecticut Care 4 Kids program, the CCDC Suzanne Rubenstein Scholarship Fund.