Clarendon Childcare Center, Arlington

Our program provides a creative environment that nurtures the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child. Highly-qualified teachers engage children in developmentally appropriate activities that are directed by the children's interests and needs. Learning is fostered through exploration and play. In our multi-age setting, children learn to become members of a community while developing independence and social skills. The atmosphere of openness goes beyond the physical environment of the classroom and playground – responsive teachers encourage the children to develop social awareness, creativity and problem solving skills. Our unique parent cooperative structure provides all parents – including parents who work full-time outside of the home – opportunities to be involved in CCCC. As a member of our parent cooperative, you gain a voice in school decisions and policy making, a support network of parents and teachers with shared interests and concerns, an education in child development and parenting skills, and the chance to participate in your child's education.