Care Center General Information Welcome to the William Paterson University Child Care Center. The Child Care Center provides an extended day, educationally based preschool program for the children and grandchildren of WPU students, faculty, staff and alumni. I, when classes are in session. The Center is staffed by Susan Reiss, Director, and Mary DeBlasio, Head Teacher, and a staff of twelve student assistants. The developmentally appropriate program focuses on fostering the development of children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills in a multi-age setting.
Special attention is paid to children's individual learning styles, self-expression, and creativity.
Children with differences in learning and ability are welcomed. Language development, problem solving and social awareness are an integral part of the curriculum. The Center serves as a campus-wide resource center and academic lab site for students, faculty and staff. Information and support are provided to parents here and in the community. Inter-departmental collaborations, visitors and volunteers are welcomed.