Our Programs
Why Choose Us
At Booker T. Washington Child Development Center our emphasis is on education, responsibility, and respect for each other in a safe supportive environment. Our daily programs provide your child with developmentally appropriate academic sessions, arts and crafts, exercise, music, science, computers, and games. The programs are aimed at developing not only educational skills but interest in and excitement about the process of learning, in a warm and stimulating environment.
The Booker T. Washington Child Development Center has been serving Phoenix area families now for over 55 years. We have a five-star accreditation from First Things First and participate in Quality First and the Federal Food Program.
Creative Curriculum
Booker T. Washington Child Development Center, uses the Creative Curriculum fifth edition for Preschool, designed for early childhood programs serving children ages 3-5. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is based on five fundamental principles:
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Positive interactions and relationships with adults provide a critical foundation for successful learning;
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Social emotional competence is a significant factor in school success;
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Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning;
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The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions and;
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Teacher-family partnerships promote development and learning.
Staff & Facilities
The enthusiastic and caring staff at Booker T. Washington Development Center receive regular training in the process of early childhood education, child development, health and safety, and teaching techniques. We follow the conscious discipline curriculum. All staff are trained in both CPR and first-aid, have passed the state mandated TB, fingerprint and background checks, and have food handler's cards. The Adams Street school facility has video monitoring and is a secure campus with gated entry for safety.
Headstart
Head Start is a free preschool program for children ages 3-5. We welcome children with special needs, please call and discuss your child's needs with the Director. Parents must be income eligible for Head Start and live in the designated geographic area. Children and their families receive comprehensive services to meet their educational, social, health, nutritional, and emotional needs. The program operates Monday-Friday, at our Adams Street main campus and at all of the locations listed below.
Preschool
At our Adams Street facility we offer a full day tuition based community preschool program that offers open enrollment to families who are seeking a quality preschool experience for children who are 3-5 years of age.
A limited number of First Things First scholarships are available.
Children must be three years of age and be fully toilet trained to be eligible for this program. For those who do not qualify for scholarships or Head Start the tuition is $150.00 per week and includes breakfast, lunch, and snack.
Child Nutrition
We participate in the Federally financed Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Child and Adult Care Food Program reimburses participating organizations for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care. Nutrition training, monitoring visits, and assistance with record keeping procedures are all provided by the program.
Parent Partnerships
Parents are an essential part of the Head Start Program and are included in the planning and operating of various functions and activities. Parents are needed to participate with program classroom parent meetings, policy committees, council, workshops, training, planning menus, etc. Parents learn the needs of their children and educational activities that can be carried out at home through participation in classes and workshops, and receive a minimum of two home visits and two parent teacher conferences per child.
M.A.N.C.A.V.E.
M.A.N.C.A.V.E. is a partnership between My Brother's Keeper, Greater Phoenix Urban League and the Booker T. Washington Child Development Center. Whether in-person or virtually, M.A.N.C.A.V.E., provides services that promote responsible fatherhood, healthy marriages, and economic mobility.