Serving the children and families of West Haven for over 40 years
The West Haven Child Development Center was founded in 1978 and is celebrating over 40 years of service to the community. The program began with 45 children in three classrooms in Forest Elementary School in the Allingtown section of West Haven. In April of 1979, the agency was relocated to a newly renovated building at 201 Noble Street where it remains today. The program expanded to sixty children in July of that year. It originally served children ages 3-5 all day. Currently the program serves 170 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, full and part day. Almost one-third of the children have identified special needs.
The West Haven Child Development Center believes that the family unit is the strongest influence in the life of a young child. Our program is designed to support the family by providing the child with a warm, secure, and educationally stimulating environment. These needs are met by the use of qualified staff specially trained in early care and education in an accredited program.
NAEYC Accreditation
West Haven Child Development Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognized national, voluntary, professionally sponsored accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools and child care centers. NAEYC is the nation’s largest organization of early childhood educators.Early childhood program accredited by NAEYC’s National Academy of Early Childhood Programs have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process or internal self-study, invited external professional review to verify compliance with the Criteria for High-Quality Early Childhood Programs, and been found to be in substantial compliance with the Criteria. A copy of the Criteria can be obtained from NAEYC.
Family Corner
Coming Soon!
At WHCDC we believe that parental involvement is critical to ensuring our children develop as quickly and as fully as possible. We hope to be a resource to parents in all aspects of their child’s development. The sections below summarize ways to stay involved and resources on child development and education.
Early Childhood Online Education Program for Adult Learners
It is important to WHCDC to offer opportunities for our teachers and staff to grow and further their education in the field of Early Childhood. In collaboration with Charter Oak State College,, we offer courses for credit toward a degree in Early Childhood Education. These courses are also open to the public.
Community Partnerships
WHCDC has worked to serve the families of West Haven for over 40 years. During that time WHCDC has built lasting partnerships in the community.
“The West Haven Child Development Center provides excellent childcare services. Their program not only enhances children’s social, cognitive and physical development, but also provides family support through a highly trained and competent staff.”
— WHCDC Parent
Contact
We’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact us regarding our program.
Our current waiting lists for pre-school and infant/toddlers are approximately 1 year. You can request a copy of our application by filling out the section to the right. Please hand deliver, mail, email or fax the application to us in order to be put on the waiting list.
For more information about enrolling your child at our Center, please call our Family Engagement Coordinator at (203) 931-9991 or email whcdc.andrea@yahoo.com.
Email
westh@snet.net
Phone
(203) 932-2939
Fax
(203) 932-4465