Child Development Centers, Inc.

In this week’s #StaffSpotlight, we’re excited to feature Miss Marlene Caccavo, a classroom float at our Franklin Infant and Toddler center in #VenangoCounty. What is your favorite part of your job? Interacting with the children. ... Where are you from? I have lived in Franklin, PA for 40 years but I'm originally from Saint Marys, PA. How long have you been with CDC? Almost 16 years. What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? Don't react to any situation unless you have all the facts. What are some activities that are on your bucket list? White water rafting and visiting Hawaii and Las Vegas. What are the small things that make your day better? Hugs from the kids and when they want me to play with them. What is your favorite children’s book? Goodnight Moon Why did you want to work with kids? Because they make me happy and I love playing with them. What accomplishments in the classroom or CDC fill you with pride so far this year? Receiving the "I Am the Mission" award from CDC, having the kids know my name and asking me to read a story to them. What is your favorite CDC memory? At Franklin School-Age, years ago, we threw candy out the kitchen window and watched the children on the basketball court, amazed because they didn't know where it was coming from. I also always enjoyed decorating the bulletin boards for every season. Thank you so much for your dedication to the children of CDC! We really appreciate you! #CDCStaff #FranklinPA #CDCenters

Child Development Centers, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse to assist our medical staff in the health education and screenings of children in our care. Responsibilities will include providing health education to children and staff members, conducting vision and hearing screenings, and assisting the Director of Medical Services with pediatric physicals, administration of flu vaccines, and other medical assessments/screenings. Qualified applicants must have an Associ...ate's or bachelor's degree in Nursing with a current Pennsylvania nursing license. Candidates must also have a valid state driver's license and be willing to travel within Venango, Crawford, and Erie County. Pediatric nursing experience is preferred. The employee will also need to obtain clearances and up to date immunizations. Child Development Centers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in supporting local children during the Week of Giving March 15-19 with Bridge Builders Community Foundations! #bbcfgives #CDCenters #nonprofit #giveback

Child Development Centers is excited to announce our participation in the annual Week of Giving in Venango County with Bridge Builders Community Foundations again this year from March 15th - March 19th! This will be #CDCenters 4th year participating and we are excited to not only be teaming up with other local businesses throughout the week, but also sharing with you how your continued support helped children in the local communities throughout the pandemic. Mark your calen...dars to join in the excitement and fun which kicks off in just 13 days on Monday, March 15th, 2021. #bbcfgives #nonprofit #giveback #supportlocal #VenangoCounty

Today as we celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday, we also celebrate National Read Across America Day. Reading, language and books are such an important part of every CDC classroom! Share with us in the comments below your favorite children's book or one that you and your child love to read together! #nationalreadacrossamericaday #drseussbirthday #CDCenters #readingisfun #headstart #preschool

Our friends in the Cardinals class at CDC's Cascade Center in Erie are having fun with their Creative Curriculum study on balls. Their Dramatic Play area has been transformed into an arcade where the boys and girls are exploring different ways balls can move, practicing math skills by tallying their points and counting pins they knock over while bowling as well as using money to buy goodies at the concession stand. What a fun way to bring learning to life in the classroom! #CDCenters #CreativeCurriculum #HeadStart #EriePA #ErieCounty

As we enter the new year, we’d like to provide an update on our Venango/Crawford County Head Start classrooms, which have been learning remotely since Dec. 7. Currently, we are working towards providing a target date for when children will be able to return to in-person instruction. Please know that our intention is to have children return to their classroom. We realize virtual learning is not ideal, but our team is exhausting all possible resources to continue providing your... children with quality education from home. The Health Services Team and other organizational leadership are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation locally, how area school districts are operating and weighing additional guidance from state authorities. Please stay tuned to our social media platforms, where we will share any new developments as they arise. Thank you!

Here's another #AtHomeActivity of the Week to try with your child! Gather a package with print on it or a bottle with a label. Ask your child to find the first letter in his or her name. Ask your child to name more letters on the box or bottle.... Help your child to name letters. #CDCenters #VirtualLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #HeadStart #Preschool

The boys and girls in the Angelfish Class at CDC's Franklin School-Age building learned how to sew during an art activity in their Creative Curriculum Clothing Study. This creative activity also helps the children demonstrate fine-motor strength and coordination by using their fingers and hands that will aid them in using writing tools and scissors. What a fun creative way of learning! Enroll your child today! www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now ... #CDCenters #CreativeCurriculum #LearningThroughPlay #PreKCounts #FranklinPA #VenangoCounty

The Century Lions class recently took part in emergent writing by creating books for their friends and families. In the early stage of emergent writing in preschool, drawing is considered to be a from of writing where children read their drawings to you. We love the creativity our Lion friends shared with us through their books! #CDCenters #HeadStart #EmergentWriting #Preschool #EriePA

Attention: Seventh Street Child Development Center will be closed from Friday, Oct. 23 through Monday, Nov. 2 due to three probable (unconfirmed) cases of COVID-19, based on the Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines. The closure is being put into place out of an abundance of caution and to allow deep cleaning of the entire building. The affected individuals two employees and one child have not been tested but are being treated as probable cases after developing sym...ptoms. All children and employees who were exposed for longer than 15-minutes within a 6 feet radius will be contacted by the state Department of Health with instructions about a required quarantine before they are able to return. We intend to reopen the center on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

The boys and girls from the Chipmunk classroom at our Asbury Center made playdough through their Mighty Minutes from the Creative Curriculum. During this small group activity the children helped measure ingredients, mix and kneaded the dough. They made predictions about what color their playdough would be and each child was able to take home the recipe as well as some of the dough that they helped make! Learning opportunities are endless! Enroll today!... www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now See more

The boys and girls in the Bluebirds classroom at our Oil City center are in the midst of their Creative Curriculum Study on bugs. Through a sensory activity, our friends explored the texture of worms and learned more about the little creatures. Join the fun today! www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now

We're Looking For YOU! Child Development Centers, Inc. will be holding an Open Interview Day for Venango County Child Care Workers on Wednesday, November 4th from 9am - 1pm at the ELRC building in Franklin - 631 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323 This will be a walk-in style event. Please be sure to bring your resume!... Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent At least two years (2500 hours) of direct child care experience (not your own child, must be documented) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills Must possess or obtain required state and federal clearances

When children dance, they learn -Balance and coordination - To be conscious of the moods and rhythm of music - To express themselves physically... What is your child’s favorite song to dance to!?

Our friends in the Mountain Lions room at CDC's Cranberry Center are staying busy learning new things every day! They have been practicing writing in their journal, identifying numbers and using playdough to trace them, practicing measuring ingredients for a friendship mix and sorting and classifying buttons. Help your child learn and grow by enrolling today! www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now

The boys and girls in our Doves classroom at our Cascade Center welcomed Mr. Bryan, a member of our food service staff, to their classroom. He talked about his job here at CDC and answered their many questions. Thank you, Mr. Bryan, for everything that you do for our students! Enroll today! www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now

Learning through play is achieved in many different ways at CDC. Our friends in the Carp room at our Willow center shared with us their Play Plans. Before they start playing with their toys each day they sit down and draw what they are going to do and talk about it as a group. The children then take their drawings and practice building what they have drawn. Future architects are learning and growing at CDC! Join the CDC family and enroll today! www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now

At CDC, we will provide your child breakfast, lunch and a snack each day at no additional cost. We participate in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which encourages proper nutrition and provides the appropriate food groups for each meal. Whole milk is provided for each meal until the age of two, then 2% milk is provided for each meal. Water also is offered throughout the day as a healthy drink to ensure hydration. Join the CDC family and enroll your child today! www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now

We’re excited to feature Abby Bell in this week’s Staff Spotlight! She is the Lead Teacher in our Zebra classroom at our 7th Street Center in Venango County. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is the kids! I love their innocence, I love how unpredictable the days are (they tend to go by really fast!). I love being able to get to know the kids in my class really well and all the love and snuggles exchanged throughout the day. I love the mome...Continue reading

The boys and girls in the Beagles classroom at CDC's East End center had fun mixing the dough for modeling clay as part of a Creative Curriculum Intentional Teaching Card . Intentional Teaching Cards focus on specific objectives for development and learning all while having fun. They are a key component of learning at Child Development Centers! Join the CDC family and enroll today! www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now

It’s story time! The boys and girls in the Daisies classroom at our Asbury Center are enjoying reading the story, Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger for the first time! They incorporated a magic wand and ukulele to enrich their learning environment. We love watching our friends learn and explore throughout each and every day!

Did you know that CDC's website now features a Parent's Corner page? Here you can find monthly lunch menus, school calendars, parent handbook and more! Be sure to check it out here https://www.cdcenters.org/get-connected/parents-corner.html

When children play with memory games, they learn to -Improve critical thinking skills -Exercise the child’s brain -Sharpen problem-solving skills... -Improve spatial skills -Enhance visual perception The mind is always growing at CDC! Enroll today! www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now