NATIONALLY ACCREDITED
DIVERSITY
CCD provides a rich, diverse social-cultural
atmosphere that gives children opportunities
to develop empathy, positive self-concept,
self-regulation skills, responsibility and pride,
teamwork and communication skills.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The University of Akron
108 Fir Hill
Akron, OH 44325-1802
Phone: 330-972-8210
Fax: 330-972-6034
www.uakron.edu/education
COLLABORATIONS AS A LAB SCHOOL
Jointly sponsored by the College of
Education and College of Health Sciences
and Human Services, the center strives
to create an environment that assists
in the preparation of college students
and professionals in the areas of child
development, early childhood education
and teacher preparation.
HOME AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
At CCD, families are an integral part of the
educational process. Family involvement is
actively sought, encouraged and welcomed.
302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325
www.uakron.edu/education
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution
© 2011 by The University of Akron / 311-ED-11
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
RATIOS
Toddler: CCD 6:1 – national average 7:1
3 – 5 years: CCD 9:1 – national average 12:1
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
www.uakron.edu
CLASSROOMS
Two toddler classrooms, ages 21-36 months
Three preschool rooms – ages 3-5 years
The CCD is accredited by the
National Association for the
Education of Young Children.
NAEYC accreditation is
the mark of quality in early
childhood education.
CENTER
FOR CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
Mission and Educational Philosophy
Vision Statement
» The University of Akron Center for Child
Development (CCD) is committed to serving
children, their families, the community and
the University through collaborative efforts
to provide high quality programs and learning
experiences for each child in
preparation for early success
and school readiness.
» The administration, teachers, staff and
University students at CCD seek to provide an
exemplary program that encourages creativity,
independence, responsibility, self-regulation
and the development of a positive self-concept.
CCD’s vision is that each child will grow to feel
confident, comfortable, capable, successful and
a valued member of our group.
CENTER
FOR CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
Accredited by NAEYC
PROGRAMMING
Curriculum
• Follows a research-based curriculum
with materials.
• Incorporates teaching methods that are
developmentally appropriate.
Assessment
• The curriculum is supported by appropriate,
ongoing, strength-based assessment.
• The assessment provides information that
the teachers can use to inform their teaching
and adapt their instruction.
DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS
At CCD, children engage in developmentally
and culturally appropriate experiences that
encourage and foster achievements in the
domains of physical, cognitive, language,
emotional and social development.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED CARE
For each classroom, there is a head teacher.
The head teacher holds at minimum a
baccalaureate degree in education, child
development or a degree equivalent. Head
teachers are full-time employees.