Women's League Child Development Center Inc.
About The Women's League Child Development Center Inc.
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Women's League Child Development Center is located at 1695 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the largest single-site early education center in Greater Hartford. Established in 1917 by a group of African American ministers' wives, the center has a rich history of providing high-quality early childhood education to the community.
The center offers programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, serving over 200 children ranging from three months to five years old. Its state-of-the-art facility houses 17 classrooms, including one for infants, eight for toddlers, and eight for preschoolers. Additionally, it provides a before and after-school program for approximately 35 school-age children.
Accreditation and Curriculum
Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the center follows a developmentally appropriate curriculum. This curriculum encourages active, inquiry-based learning that fosters children's physical, emotional, cognitive, and language skills through play and exploration.
STEAM Learning Lab
In January 2023, the center unveiled a unique STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Learning Lab. Designed to engage young learners through hands-on educational activities, the lab features a mini greenhouse, wind tunnel, magnetic gear wall, building materials, conveyor belt, laptop computers, and various interactive learning tools.
This initiative promotes early exposure to STEAM fields, aiming to enhance critical thinking and creativity among children.
Operating Hours and Services
Women's League Child Development Center operates 50 weeks per year, including summer, with hours from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. It offers free, healthy meals daily and provides family support services. A sliding scale fee structure ensures affordability for all families, regardless of employment status.
Notable Alumni
Over the years, the center has been a nurturing ground for several distinguished alumni such as Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn Wooden, former Mayor of Hartford Thirman Milner, and Denise Nappier, the first woman and first African American woman elected as State Treasurer in Connecticut.
Location
- Hartford, CT, USA