About A Child's Place
Our small class sizes and location on 海角社区鈥檚 park-like campus offer unique educational opportunities to take learning outside. As a designated lab school, we also welcome teaching students from NDMU and nearby universities that further enriches learning for ACP children.
Our Classrooms
| Age | Room | Teacher to Child Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool 2鈥檚 (2 years old by Sept. 1st) | Room 2 | 1:6 |
| Preschool 3鈥榮 (3 years old by Sept. 1st) | Room 3 | 1:10 (maximum 2:16) |
| Prekindergarten 4s (4 years old by Sept. 1st) Kindergarten 5 (5 years old by Sept. 1) |
Room 4 | 1:10 (maximum 2:16) |
The preschool instructional day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Before and after care is provided at no additional cost from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Our Staff
Our staff consists of a director, 3 lead teachers and an assistant teacher.
As part of accreditation requirements, all ACP lead teachers have either a bachelor鈥檚 degree or an associate鈥檚 degree with a minimum number of credits in early childcare.
ACP staff also participate in the Maryland Child Care Credential Program that recognizes early care and education personnel who go beyond requirements of State licensing and registration regulations. Lead teachers have either achieved a Level 5 Maryland Child Care Credential or are working toward that goal. Assistant teachers are to achieve a Maryland Child Care Credential of level two or higher.
Staff Training
A Child鈥檚 Place staff are trained in:
- Childcare and COVID-19 Training
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Basic Health and Safety Training
- Emergency Preparedness
- Active Shooter in a Childcare Setting
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Developmental Screening
Lab School
In addition to our teaching staff, a Child鈥檚 Place is a lab school for early learning majors in the 海角社区 School of Education. We serve as an observation and training site for students from NDMU, Loyola University, Towson University, and Johns Hopkins University.