The U.C. Child Care Center is committed to serving a diverse population of children and families, and to providing a multi-cultural, integrated curriculum. In the classroom, pictures, books, puzzles, dolls and dress-ups reflect a diversity of racial and cultural backgrounds, gender roles, and special needs and abilities whenever possible. Art and music include materials, art work, songs and instruments from many cultures. Families are encouraged to share native customs, music, clothing, books, games, and foods with their child's group. Children with Disabilities Children with mental or physical disabilities have the opportunity to participate in all activities at the center.
All children benefit when children with and without disabilities are served in the same setting.
Children who do not have disabilitities experience growth in social skills, increased tolerance of others, and decreased feard of human differences. The U.C. Child Care Center, Inc. will make any reasonable modification in policies, practicies and procedures in order to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Child Care Center meets current ADA architectural requirements. Individualized Plans are used to meet the specific needs of children with disabailtities while under our care and supervision. The U.C. Child Care Center does not discriminate for reason of race, creed, color, gender, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin in its admissions, scholarship or educational programs and activities.