The Children's Center

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The Children’s Center ( “TCC”) was established in 1990 in Norwich, New York, as part of a community-wide endeavor to address the child care needs of the families of Chenango County. TCC was created through a partnership of committed individuals, City government, and the business community.

TCC’s purpose is to provide accessible, quality childcare that stimulates imagination, growth and development of children through safe, varied activities suited to individual needs and developmental stages. In accordance with the standards put forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), The Children’s Center strives to provide high quality childcare that promotes the well being of children and their families.

The Children’s Center (TCC) facility was designed specifically for children by architects and childcare environment consultants to offer the community full-day childcare. Each classroom is designed to create a loving and safe environment for children, according to their ages and abilities.

As a NYS licensed childcare center, TCC provides full-day programs for infant, toddler and preschool. TCC employs a caring staff to manage and operate the facility and its various programs. Management and staff include a Center Director and Food Service Manager, as well as qualified early childhood classroom teachers and aides.

Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, TCC has continuously met all regulations pertaining to child care for children ages six weeks to four years old. They are recognized throughout the community for their high standards of quality childcare and employ individuals with specific expertise and training in Early Childhood Education and Development, while also providing training and development opportunities on a regular basis, consistent with State requirements.

PROGRAM GOALS

Program goals for children six weeks through four years has been designed:

• to develop attitudes of inquiry and discovery by observing, experimenting, questioning, thinking critically – thereby to gain knowledge and understanding.

• to encourage use of language as a communication tool.

• to facilitate the experience of successful achievement.

• to promote wide and varied experiences that broaden the children’s horizons, enrich concept development, and the acquisition of skills.

• to engage in a variety of creative activities.

• to develop an understanding of sharing and taking turns.

• to develop a sense of personal responsibility.

• to develop an appreciation of kindness, friendliness, cooperation, and trust in others.

• to provide experiences that help to develop motor-skills and coordination.

• to encourage children to express feelings and needs in an acceptable way.

• to help develop a positive self-concept.

The Children’s Center welcomes and encourages you to tour their facility. We are confident that you will be delighted with the quality of care they can offer your little loved ones.

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