HomeHours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Closed: The Center is closed when the College's business offices are closed. In addition, the Center is closed for one week between the Spring and Summer College semesters for Staff Development Week.
New Pilot Program - Evening Day Care
Evening child care services for children whose parent/guardians are taking or teaching evening classes is available at the OCCC Child Development Center and Lab School. Reservations are required. Please call 682-7561 for reservations or read our flyer for more information.
We offer child care services for infants, toddlers and preschool age children (birth to 5 years old). We are located on the south side of the campus next to the automotive technology center. We are in a separate building and we face May Avenue. The links provided have information pertaining to our services, activities, handbook, and classes for certification and degrees in child development.
Mission Statement
We believe children are unique, capable, creative, problem-solvers, eager to learn. The CDCLS Staff is committed to designing and implementing a safe, friendly, nurturing, environment, which promotes high quality care, and physical, intellectual, and social-emotional developmental growth, in a collaborative effort with children, families, community, and one another.
Philosophy
The program considers the development of the whole child and concentrates on children as unique individuals, allowing each child to develop at his/her own pace. Each child and family member is treated with respect and dignity. Play is recognized as the direct avenue to learning, realizing the vital importance of discovery, investigation, creativity, and problem-solving opportunities. Partnerships with parents are identified as a key component in creating a collaborative team for the purpose of cultural awareness and raising children to become productive, responsible citizens.
Program Goals and Objectives
Our primary goal for the children and the families is to provide a positive atmosphere, which will promote all areas of a young child's growth and development, as well as increase parent's knowledge about young children.
The child will develop:
- a healthy self-concept
- socially and emotionally
- an enjoyment of creative experiences and fine arts
- a trust in adults and peers
- an independence and responsibility for self
- a sense of security and success
- skills in the physical, cognitive, social, and linguistic domains
Objectives are developed from the content areas of classroom and teacher child-directed projects, activities, and lessons.
Our primary goals for parents and families are to:
- understand appropriate expectations of young children
- develop positive guidance techniques
- create an atmosphere of open communication with the child's school
- realize the importance of active involvement with the child's teaching team
For more information or to make comments:
(405) 682-7561
Child Development Center Lab School
7777 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
Oklahoma City Community College | 7777 South May Avenue | Oklahoma City, OK 73159-4444| 405-682-1611