Welcome to the Early Childhood Center at the Claremont United Church of Christ! We have
hopefully created a website that provides extensive and helpful information about our
dynamic, quality early childhood program.
The Early Childhood Center has been Accredited through the National Association for the
Education of Young Children since 1997, and has just recently become re-Accredited through
the Academy in 2013. To achieve NAEYC Accreditation, early childhood education programs
volunteer to be measured against the most robust and rigorous national standards on
education, administration, teaching staff, physical environment, assessment of child
progress, health & safety, and community partnerships. Through our Accreditation process,
we have created a stronger and more committed team of teachers, leadership, and families
who work together to continually improve our program quality.
The Early Childhood Center also supports the training of students from educational
institutions, such as Chaffey College, Mt. San Antonio College, Citrus College, and the
Claremont Colleges. Students enrolled in early childhood development classes at these
schools are learning how to incorporate “theory into practice,” and there is no better way
than to experience the classroom environment firsthand!
Please look around our website, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may
have! The Early Childhood Center also has an “open door” policy, so please feel free to
drop by and visit our campus. Only then will you be able to develop a deeper appreciation
for the excitement in learning that is created on a daily basis!
Kristy Knight
Director