Northwood Presbyterian Child Care Center
Preschool in Silver Spring, MD 20902
Northwood Presbyterian Child Care Center (NPCCC) was established in 1989 as a private, non-profit organization and is part of the Northwood Presbyterian Church’s mission to the community. We offer programs for 2 and 4 year olds as well as before and after school programs for children ages 5 to 11. A full time summer program is offered for children ages 2 to 11. NPCCC is licensed by the Office of Child Care Licensing and Regulation of the Maryland State Department of Human Resources.
A Board of Directors that meets monthly provides oversight of the Center. The Center’s Director and Northwood’s Pastor are ex-officio members of the Board. The professional staff are employed by the Center and work under the supervision of the Director.
Parents participate in a Parent Advisory Committee providing support to the Director. A member of the Board of Directors serves on this committee.
NPCCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the admission of students, the employment of staff, or in the administration of its programs. The Center is committed to maintaining the diversity of its student body.
- Child Ages:
- 2 years - 5 years
- Rates:
- $$$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
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At NPCCC, we believe each child is a unique individual. We strive to provide a loving, nurturing and creative environment for children. We are sensitive to their social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. We provide developmentally appropriate programs that focus on the process of learning while also helping them to enjoy many other successful experiences. We encourage not just learning, but also the love of learning.
We believe in providing a physical environment that is safe, clean, healthy and child friendly. Our classrooms are equipped with security cameras for the protection of the children and staff. Classrooms are arranged to offer challenging play and learning choices at a range of developmental levels.
The strength of our program is the experience, expertise and dedication of our staff. We support the teachers with training, resources and the freedom to create a unique learning environment. We provide many opportunities for the teachers to share ideas and grow professionally. Our teachers create a caring and nurturing atmosphere that fosters each child’s creativity and positive self-image.
We believe in positive methods of discipline. We establish consistent and appropriate limits to help children function in their world. Our programs are designed to develop in children a sense of independence and responsibility. We strive to strengthen each child’s own cultural identity, while instilling a respect for others.
Parents are the most significant adults in a child’s life. We strive to create mutual respect between parents and teachers – a partnership for the benefit of the child. We encourage daily communication between parents and the Center staff. Our doors are open to parents at all times.
Our Center values people: the children in our care, their parents and our employees. We continually work to earn the trust placed in us. We strive each day to provide the best early childhood education services possible.
