PHILOSOPHY
 
The Child Development Technology Program offers a preschool program designed to 

meet the physical, mental, social, and emotional needs of the young child from eight

weeks to preschool.  Experiences are provided to help the child develop to his/her full

potential as he/she “learns through play”.


PURPOSE AND GOALS OF SERVICE

The purpose of Copiah-Lincoln Community College Child Development Center is to 

serve as a Child Care Laboratory for Child Development Technology students and to 

provide child care for children eight weeks to preschool age.  Child Care involves 

achieving a balance between physical and emotional care and learning.


GOALS

Challenge versus Safety
Adult Supervision of Young Children
Self Care Skills for Young Children
Helping Young Children Manage Emotionally
Develop Personal Strength and Getting Along With Others
Provide Challenges
Allowing Choices
Encourage Self-Responsibility
Promoting Creative Expression
Allowing Child Initiated Play
Providing Opportunities to Play With Others
Allowing Children to Solve Their Own Problems













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