January 2015 will marks 41 years that the Early Childhood Education Center has been a part of Sinclair Community College.
Sinclair established the ECEC to meet the childcare needs of students, parents, faculty and staff.
SCC supports students from all demographics wanting a higher education for various reasons. One particular demographic that stands out are students who are also parents because there is the challenge of taking classes and working while trying to raise children.
The ECEC helps students of these circumstances with its affordable prices and opportunities for their 3-5 year olds to grow and learn in a safe environment.
Prices for the center are very affordable for students and even those in the community who are not students but want their child to get an early start on education. For students with 3 or more credit hours, the cost is only $2.75 per hour and $65 per week while non-student prices range from $6.00 per hour and $155 per week.
There are opportunities for a child to receive 12.5 hours per week of free childcare if the family can meet certain income guidelines.
“We don’t just watch children…” said Carla Rhoades, director of ECEC. “Our center wants to prepare children for a higher education”.
The center is licensed for 87 children with seven teachers, all with an associate’s degree and beyond, making sure that the children are learning.
Every Friday, Spanish and American Sign Language students give the children mini Spanish lessons and mini sign language lessons.
The center is licensed for 87 children with seven teachers, all with at least an associate’s degree or beyond, making sure that the children are learning.
Every Friday, Spanish and American Sign Language students give the children mini-Spanish lessons and mini-sign language lessons.
“It’s important for children to learn these things early in life so that the lessons will stick their minds” says Rhoades.
The center has also been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has received a 4 star rating from the Step Up to Quality, an Ohio based ratings system for learning and developmental programs.
“We have taken certain precautions in terms of safety,” Rhoades said.
The center has restricted access, security guards and a brick wall securing the children’s outside playground.
The children have some busy weeks ahead as next week; Physical Education students are planning motor activities for the students and The Dayton Philharmonic orchestra will present the String quartet on October 2 at 9:30 a.m.
If any students are interested in enrolling
their child with the center, please contact the Early Childhood education center a 937-512-2234, located in 9101 open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.