Early Learning Center
Since 1973, the EarlyLearning
Center has provided high quality child care at Bucks, and presented
fun-filled opportunities for children, parents, teachers, and BC3
students and faculty to learn and grow together. The center is licensed
as a day care center by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare,
and is accredited by the National Association for the Education
of Young Children. The ELC has also been awarded a four-star
rating by the Pennsylvania Keystone Stars quality definition program.
The center operates from 7:30-4:30, during the Fall and Spring semesters,
on days when classes are in session. A program is also offered during
Summer Session 1, when enrollment is sufficient.
OUR PROGRAM
At the heart of the ELC program for toddlers and preschoolers is a whole-hearted
respect for children and belief in their abilities. Important elements of our
programs are:
- Carefully prepared learning environments,
which offer children genuine choices and opportunities for exploration
and discovery.
- Teacher planned activities which are based
not only on traditional nursery school themes but also on special
interests of children and parents, including current happenings in
the campus community.
- A curriculum designed to facilitate the
development of general cognitive skills, as well as specific skills
in language, mathematical reasoning, science, art, music and fine
and gross motor abilities.
- The involvement of parents and other family
members, who share their interests and talents with ELC children.
- Mutually enriching shared activities with
college departments and student organizations.
- The utilization of campus areas and resources
for program enrichment.