| ABOUT US The Charlotte Children's Center is a non-profit early education program established in 1984 to help meet the growing need for quality childcare. It is licensed by the state of Vermont and is fully insured. The Charlotte Children's Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This is a national accreditation that recognizes early childhood education centers that adhere to strict standards of excellence. The Director, an Associate Director, and the Curriculum Director run the center. The Center is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of 7 parents/community members who's focus is to provide long-term strategic leadership to the Center. In addition to the Director and Associate Director there is a staff of experienced and qualified teachers. Parents are encouraged and recruited to participate in Center activities including assisting the Director in fund raising and community awareness activities. |
Our Philosophy
The Charlotte Children's Center considers children to be the roots of our
curriculum and philosophy.
We believe that quality early experiences provide the building blocks for their
future successes and the foundation of a lifetime of learning. We strive to
offer a wide variety of learning experiences through positive interactions with
peers, teachers, families, the community, and the environment both inside and
outside of our Center. Through thoughtful guidance and modeling, we support
our children's work in building self-confidence, as well as respect for
themselves, their peers, and their community.
The Charlotte Children's Center considers children to be the roots of our
curriculum and philosophy.
We believe that quality early experiences provide the building blocks for their
future successes and the foundation of a lifetime of learning. We strive to
offer a wide variety of learning experiences through positive interactions with
peers, teachers, families, the community, and the environment both inside and
outside of our Center. Through thoughtful guidance and modeling, we support
our children's work in building self-confidence, as well as respect for
themselves, their peers, and their community.
Our Space
We are proud of our renovated Victorian
home. We use our space and materials to
allow for discovery and freedom of
movement. Our expansive playground is an
excellent outside classroom filled with
natural wonders.
We are proud of our renovated Victorian
home. We use our space and materials to
allow for discovery and freedom of
movement. Our expansive playground is an
excellent outside classroom filled with
natural wonders.
Families
We recognize that families are an integral part of the
team which makes each child successful. There are
many ways for parents to get involved. Whether it's
driving for a field trip, making play dough, helping at
parent work days or serving on the Parent Volunteer
Organization or the board; you are encouraged to be
involved in your child's experience at The Charlotte
Children's Center. We count on the active support and
involvement of families to ensure continuation of our
high quality programming.
We recognize that families are an integral part of the
team which makes each child successful. There are
many ways for parents to get involved. Whether it's
driving for a field trip, making play dough, helping at
parent work days or serving on the Parent Volunteer
Organization or the board; you are encouraged to be
involved in your child's experience at The Charlotte
Children's Center. We count on the active support and
involvement of families to ensure continuation of our
high quality programming.
The Staff
The Charlotte Children's Center is dedicated to hiring high
quality professionals with a background in Early
Education. Each staff member is required to hold current
certification in first aid and CPR, and are also required to
take 12 hours of training per year. Our teachers strive to
provide your family with a happy, comfortable home away
from home.
The Charlotte Children's Center is dedicated to hiring high
quality professionals with a background in Early
Education. Each staff member is required to hold current
certification in first aid and CPR, and are also required to
take 12 hours of training per year. Our teachers strive to
provide your family with a happy, comfortable home away
from home.
General Information
The center is open year round from 7:30AM-6:00PM, Monday-Friday. We are
closed for 1 week in December, on major holidays, and 5 in-service days per year.
Part-time and full-time schedules are available
Location
We are located on Ferry Road off of Route 7 in Charlotte, VT. If you are coming
from the north, take Route 7 South (Shelburne Rd.) when you reach the section of
Route 7 & F7 (Ferry Road), if you see the sign that leads to the NY Ferry you are
on the right path, we are the second building on the right.
From the South, take Route 7 North. When you reach the lights at the
intersection of Route 7 and Ferry Road (F7), take a left at the lights we are the
2nd building on the right.
Contact Us
116 Ferry Road
P.O. Box 143
Charlotte, VT 05445
802-425-3328
ccc@gmavt.net
The center is open year round from 7:30AM-6:00PM, Monday-Friday. We are
closed for 1 week in December, on major holidays, and 5 in-service days per year.
Part-time and full-time schedules are available
Location
We are located on Ferry Road off of Route 7 in Charlotte, VT. If you are coming
from the north, take Route 7 South (Shelburne Rd.) when you reach the section of
Route 7 & F7 (Ferry Road), if you see the sign that leads to the NY Ferry you are
on the right path, we are the second building on the right.
From the South, take Route 7 North. When you reach the lights at the
intersection of Route 7 and Ferry Road (F7), take a left at the lights we are the
2nd building on the right.
Contact Us
116 Ferry Road
P.O. Box 143
Charlotte, VT 05445
802-425-3328
ccc@gmavt.net
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