DPDC strives to be open during essential times for families who work, go to school or have other commitments that require parents to be away from their children.
QUALITY STAFF
Each child care classroom is staffed with a classroom teacher and a support teacher who are responsible for the day-to-day care of your child. Classroom teachers generally have a degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies or a related field with previous early childhood experience. All staff completes annual training requirements per DFS licensing, including CPR and First Aid.
Each classroom teacher creates a daily lesson plan which incorporates developmentally appropriate activities. Areas of concentration include fine and gross motor, speech and language, cognitive skills, and personal, social and self-help skills. Activities are carried out in large and small groups, with a strong emphasis on process oriented, experiential learning. Lesson plans are posted in each classroom weekly. We incorporate the Creative Curriculum®, a nationally recognized and research based curriculum.More information about our curriculum can be found at www.teachingstrategies.com.It is aligned with State Kindergarten/Early Childhood readiness standards.
USDA NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; This institution is an equal opportunity provider.