Center for Young Children University of Maryland
Preschool in College Park, MD 20742
Welcome to the Center for Young Children (CYC)! As a laboratory school under the College of Education since 1948, CYC has provided a sound early childhood program for children from 3 to 5 years of age. Our program is grounded in the philosophy of John Dewey who believed in the ability of children to learn from high quality first hand experiences. Children study their world by questioning, hypothesizing, and summarizing information on how the world works. The University community is a rich primary source of discovery for the children. Our mission is three fold:
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 5 years
- Rates:
- $
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development - NAEYC Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 7:45 AM - 5:30 PM
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The Center for Young Children is dedicated to providing an exemplary early childhood program and committed to fostering the continued growth and development of each child on a cognitive, physical, emotional, and social level. Since children learn best through active involvement, the CYC provides an enriched, stimulating, and safe environment that encourages exploration and experimentation. Children are guided to question, hypothesize, solve problems, and express themselves creatively. Teachers at the CYC respect and understand the uniqueness of each child.
