E.L. Cord Foundation Child Care Center

Child Care Kids

Our Child Care Center provides nurturing, quality care to children from birth to five years old.

TMCC welcomes and gives priority to its employees and students for program enrollment. DRI employees are eligible for the child care waitlist. The Child Care Center also serves as a lab school for students from the TMCC Early Childhood Education Program and related fields.

Our motto is Educating Children for Life, and we live that motto each day with the care we provide. Our curriculum is designed to focus on the creative, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth of each individual. The purpose of our approach is to foster competency in the young child. While the emphasis is on children, family involvement is encouraged and supported.

Programs

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Child care programs are available for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. We also offer special programs to enrich your child's care and educational experience.

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Extended Care

 Child Care Workers

Extended-Care is open to the public and TMCC students, staff and faculty. This program offers a variety of care options.

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Semester Care

 Children with Teacher

Semester-Care provides child care for children of TMCC students and part-time faculty and is available for a few hours each week while students and faculty are in class.

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Child Care Center Tour

Take a virtual tour of the E.L. Cord Foundation Child Care Center at TMCC and see why families love being part of this caring community. Learn about the center's dedicated teachers, child-centered educational philosophy, and thoughtfully designed play areas that nurture growth and development.

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Our Mission

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Through a quality child care program, TMCC's E.L. Cord Foundation  Child Care Center will provide care and education based on best practices.

Our Philosophy

We believe in the development of the whole child. Our curriculum is designed to focus on the creative, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth of each individual. The purpose of our approach is to foster competency in the young child. While the emphasis is on children, family involvement is encouraged and supported.

Our Goals for Children

  • To feel good about who they are
  • To be competent and confident in their abilities
  • To be self-directed in a constructive, creative manner
  • To learn cooperation with other children as well as adults
  • To develop a love for learning and the ability to learn how to learn
  • To reach their full potential in emotional, intellectual, physical and social development
  • To be successful in future educational experiences

High-Quality is Marked By

Child Care Classroom

  • Planned activities
  • Positive and warm interactions among teachers and children
  • Trained teachers and administrators
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Appropriate teachers / children ratios
  • Variety of age-appropriate materials
  • Inclusive environments
  • Regular and responsive communication with families
  • Effective business practices
  • Ongoing, systematic evaluation

Hours of Operation

Normal Business Hours
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday Closed
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