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The Children's Center at Massasoit

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Massasoit Community College Children's Center is a licensed campus facility.
We service the children of our students, faculty, and staff, providing a safe, quality learning environment in which to grow. Our classroom is designed to be consistent with our philosophy for learning. Its child-oriented design is conducive to creative learning.

Keeping in mind the child's physical and cognitive capabilities, the curriculum is constantly being adjusted to suit the needs of the individual child's growth. Children are required to be 2.9 years of age through 5 years of age. Day care slots are available to suit the student's course schedules.

Our Philosophy
We believe in the full potential of the child. Our purpose is not one of fulfilling babysitting need; it is rather one of assisting our parents to reach their potentials with the knowledge and confidence that their child is also reaching their potential. We believe that it is important that parents and teachers share a cooperative role in fostering the growth and development of our children. Our philosophy toward learning is one of discovery by interacting in the classroom environment.

Our Specific Goals Are:
What we want for the children in our care:

To have opportunities to develop and build their self-esteem
To gain self respect and respect for others;

which we believe children gain through mastery of tasks appropriate to their developmental level. Task which are open-ended in themselves

We want children to feel special, included and accepted
To develop age appropriate fine and gross motor coordination
To gain independence through mastery of self-help skills
Ability to play and learn cooperatively through mastering appropriate
social skills
Gain knowledge about themselves, others and the world around them
Exhibit self-regulation. Develop the ability to cooperate with adults and each other and /or use words and other negotiation / coping strategies
Respect others rights and property
Develop cognitive readiness skills and concepts that will lead to
critical thinking and reasoning through content topics;
exploring learning centers and units that are meaningful and
interesting to children
Confidence that children gain from achieving the above goals

Teaching Staff
The Massasoit Children's Center staff is well qualified and motivated, selected on the basis of rapport, effectiveness with children, educational background, experience and continuing interest in professional development. Warmth, openness, and enthusiasm are characteristics of the Children's Center staff.

Parental Involvement
Parents and family members are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the Center's program. Communication with parents through conferences, social events, classroom visits, literature and workshops is encouraged.

Child Care Education Department
The Center is affiliated with the Child Care Education and Administration Associate Degree Program. We are a lab training site for future child care professionals. Students and parents utilize our "observation room" to better understand the developmental milestones of the children in our care. Audio and visual technology are used for education and training purposes.

The Massasoit Children's Center is located in the Fine Arts building on the Brockton Campus. It consists of one main classroom with an adjoining resource room. An outdoor play area plus a courtyard for creative adventures is adjacent to the Center.

Last Update: February 10, 2009

Call Toll Free: 1-800-CAREERS

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