Contact
ADDRESS: 283 EML Hall, NDSU Fargo ND 58105
TELEPHONE: (701) 231-8268 Dr.Jim Deal, Head
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| Helping Children Grow! The Center for Child Development is an educational program that employs high-quality professional teachers to educate and care for children, ages 6 weeks through 5 years. The center serves as a laboratory school offering a real-life childcare setting for students interested in learning about Developmentally Appropriate Practices and working with families in a partnership. Hours: The Center operates as a full or half-day program, August through May and follows the NDSU university calendar. Full-day hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Half-day hours: 7:30 a.m. to Noon OR 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: The Center's office is in room 261 of the Evelyn Morrow Lebedeff Hall (EML) on the NDSU Campus. The Center is within the College of Human Development and Education Director: (701) 231-8281 |
Center For Child Development Staff
Debra Habedank, M.S.: Director - Debra.Habedank@ndsu.edu
Ann Werlinger, B.S.: Head Teacher - Ann.Werlinger@ndsu.edu
Mary Duggan, B.S.: Head Teacher - Mary.Duggan@ndsu.eduStacy Birrenkott, B.S.: Teacher Technician - Stacey.Birrenkott@ndsu.edu
Michele Zwack, B.S.: Teacher Aide- Michele.Zwack@ndsu.edu
Philosophy The guiding principle of the Center is that children learn in an environment that supports their success while being respectful of each child's learning style. The environment fosters the development of trust so children feel safe and encouraged to explore, discover and play. Teachers listen to children, encourage independence, self-control and develop teaching strategies to promote positive outcomes for all children. Parent involvement is always welcome in the Center to promote a strong home-center partnership.
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Children's Curriculum and Learning The Center for Child Development implements a curriculum that is thoughtfully planned, challenging, engaging, developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically sensitive and likely to promote positive outcomes for all young children. This is achieved by:
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Assurance of Excellence The Center is licensed by the North Dakota Department of Human Services and is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The Academy recognizes high-quality early childhood programs that provide a safe and nurturing environment, while promoting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children.
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Children 6 weeks through 5 years of age may be enrolled in the Center based upon age, sex and developmental status, and upon the instruction and research needs of the Department of Child Development and Family Science. Preference is given to NDSU students, faculty and staff. However, community families also are welcome. Fees are based upon the age of the child and full-day or half-day enrollment.
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