The CLC Difference
Unique Program Features
CLC offers half-day and full-day quality child care and interesting learning experiences for children ages 2.6-6.0 years during an academic year. Children ages 5-8 years may attend a summer enrichment program that enhances skills for reading, writing, mathematics and science.
Nurturing Environments
Nurturing and well-managed classroom environments that help children develop self-regulation and respectful communication.
Nationally Recognized Curriculum
Nationally recognized proven-effective comprehensive curriculum that includes 10 domains of learning; aligned to all state and national standards/guidelines. Approved by Texas Education Agency for State Adoption List and use in PreK classrooms.
Inquiry-based Learning
Children are encouraged to listen, analyze and think, and engage in conversations and activities where they express ideas about shared readings and social-emotional experiences. They actively engage in activities that develop vocabulary word meanings to expand oral language.
Collaborative Learning
Children interact constantly with adults and friends as they participate in whole and small group activities all day. Multiple activities help children develop skills for language and emergent reading and writing, and discovering early mathematics and science concepts.
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborative expertise with TAMU faculty from the College of Health Sciences and Nursing, College of Engineering, College of Education and Human Development, Department of Educational Psychology
Intergenerational Learning
Part of Intergenerational Learning Center, TAMU collaboration with multiple colleges to provide senior living facilities, services, and activities that promote well-being and healthy lifestyles socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically.
