Curriculum

The educational program at CCC is comprehensive in scope, concentrating on the whole child, and plans to meet children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental needs. In addition, classroom activities and celebrations reflect the cultural richness of our community and provide opportunities for children to learn about diverse cultures and ways of living. We strive to design and implement a program that is more akin to a small private school than a daycare center. Our success at this mission can be seen through our many accolades.

In addition to the regular classroom programs, students are exposed to a variety of enrichment activities from the community. Recent enrichment programs have included pottery, music, foreign language, swim lessons through Vanderbilt, and orchestra performances. Parents are actively involved in selecting and sponsoring these programs.

Each classroom has 2 full-time teachers. Each classroom teacher holds a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and participates in varied professional development activities.

The teachers at CCC are committed to a positive approach to managing children’s behavior and promoting effective problem solving skills. Teachers emphasize positive behavior by modeling, praising, and rewarding appropriate behavior. CCC staff does not use any form of physical punishment. Teachers and parents communicate closely regarding children’s classroom behavior. If a child is having difficulty, teachers and parents work together on an individual plan.