LHPC Child Development Center

Educating the Whole Child in an Atmosphere of Christian Love


	Child Development Center voted #1, second year in a row! The Votes are in . . . Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church, Child Development Center voted *“#1 Best Day Care in Lake Highlands,”* 2009 by the Lake Highlands Neighbors Go magazine, after having received the same award in June 2008. Thank you, Lake Highlands, teachers, staff and students at the CDC for making this possible.

Welcome Parents!

Welcome Letter

Philosophy: The CDC is a community ministry of Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church, based upon a philosophy that that the early years of childhood should be a wonderful time in the lives of all children. With this in mind, our program provides a time of fun, using traditional and innovative learning tools in a Christian setting.

Academics:

Curriculum: The Exceed Curriculum is our chosen academic curriculum. This curriculum helps teachers plan for daily experiences that meet the needs of a variety of temperaments and learning styles. Because children learn most effectively in a play-oriented environment, each classroom provides a place that is developmentally appropriate for the age of the child.

Parent participation- 3 yr olds - (Jan) Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4

Parent participation- 4 yr olds - (Jan) Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4

Inclusiveness: In a spirit of recognizing the diversity of our community, the Child Development Center respects the various religious beliefs of its children and families.

Academic Enrichment Programs: Depending on the child's age additional Enrichment activities are included weekly at no additional charge, such as Music Movement, Spanish Instruction, Computer lab, Physical Fitness, Bonding and Relaxation Therapy, and Library visits.

Leadership: LHPC and the CDC are committed to the highest possible standards for staff development and training for our teachers and care givers. Ashley Beakey - CDC Director, and Sondra Hamilton - CDC Assistant Director, work closely with LHPC Pastor, to develop and encourage training for each teacher working with the children.

Parent Involvement: The key to the success of the CDC is parent involvement. The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meets monthly to discuss ways to work together for the benefit of the children. Parents and Grandparents are encouraged to participate in their child's school experiences in several ways: serving as room parents, helping teachers by preparing materials for classrooms, supporting the staff and teachers through teacher appreciation projects, and fund raising. The CDC has an Open Door Policy. Parents are encouraged to participate in the daily activities of their children.

Program Hours and Calendar: The Center is open year round, Monday through Friday, 7a.m. to 6p.m. with occasional Holiday observance.

Kinder and Schooler's Monthly Calendar January

Summer Camp: The summer camp session begins each year with the close of the Richardson Independent School District Spring semester. This year LH Summer Camp begins June 8th.

We are "breaking the bank" this year with our Summer Camps! The eleven weeks of summer will be broken down into 10 Summer Camps. The camps include: Sports Camp, Crazy Camp, Science Camp, Arts Camp, Junior Players Camp, Adventure Camp, Cooking Camp, Parks Camp, Going Green Camp, and Community Partners Camp. Every Camp will offer learning enrichment activities and countless hours of adventure and fun.

Admissions Information:
Download upcoming enrollment forms

Fall Enrollment 2011

Visit Us: For more information, please contact us or call 214.343.7103. We are proud of the work that we do in caring for children!

The CDC is located on the campus of Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church at 8525 Audelia Road, just north of Northwest Highway.
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Lake Highlands Presbyterian Child Development Center (CDC)
Director: Ashley Beakey (ashley@lhpres.org)
8525 Audelia Rd.
Dallas, TX 75238
214.343.7103 FAX 214.348.2406