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Children’s Learning Center
At NJCU, it’s not just college students receiving an affordable world-class education—young children of University students, alumni, and employees receive the same at the University’s fully licensed and accredited Children’s Learning Center (CLC). In addition to providing up to 60 hours per week of daytime, after-school, and drop-in childcare to approximately 100 children, the center serves as a training site for NJCU students—all at an extremely competitive cost to parents. Established in 1982, the Children’s Learning Center is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, which emphasizes project-based learning, the use of art as a developmental tool, collaborative group work, and attention to the physical classroom environment as a component of teaching and learning. Our teachers embrace the most current understanding of child development, multiculturalism, and performance-based assessment. Children enrolled full-time in preschool and pre-kindergarten programs can receive individualized curriculum designed around each child’s personal developmental level, interests, and learning style. At NJCU’s Children’s Learning Center, children are encouraged to think creatively and independently by highly qualified, enthusiastic teachers who truly respect and value them. In partnership with parents, we focus on nourishing each child’s self-worth, confidence, and potential, and providing an educational experience that inspires in them a lifelong love of learning. We invite you to tour the Children’s Learning Center with your child to learn about the program, the benefits it provides our families, and the ways you can be involved in your child’s early education. For more information call 201-200-3342 or visit njcu.edu/CLC.
CHILD CARE ACCESS MEANS PARENTS IN SCHOOL
The Children’s Learning Center has been awarded the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The goal of CCAMPIS is to assist low-income students with child care expenses so that they can persist and graduate. Eligible student parents will receive a 50% discount towards their child care tuition at the Children’s Learning Center. Applicants will be selected based on need and space availability.
Quick Facts
Parent Eligibility y Current FAFSA on File y Pell Grant eligible y Enrolled for at least 6 credits per semester Child Eligibility y 2.5 - 5 years old during Fall & Spring Semesters y 2.5 - 6 years old during Summer Sessions
Center Information
COVID 19 Restricted Hours- Current Operating Hours: Mondays - Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Usual Center Hours: Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. y Full and part time scheduling available y Parents must enroll per semester y $30 Registration Fee for initial enrollment & $10 Fee for each subsequent semester y Tuition $3.50 an hour (Eligible CCAMPIS parents will pay only $1.75 an hour out of pocket)
CCAMPIS Program Requirements
y Attend an initial parent-teacher meeting y Attend at least 1 center activity or event y Complete annual surveys y Remain in good academic standing at NJCU
Contact
Phone: 201-200-3342
