The Early Learning & Development Center
Center in Parkville, MD 21234
The Early Learning & Development Center, Inc. (ELDC,Inc.) is open year round from 7 am until 6 pm Monday through Friday; except in the cases of inclement weather and federal holidays. The Center enrolls students between the ages of 6 weeks to 13 years. Breakfast is served from 7:45 am until 8:45 am. During 2 hour delays breakfast will not be served. Children that enter the Center after 9 am must have a doctors note.
Inclement Weather Announcement: The Center has a weather related emergency plan that is established to notify parents, employees, and the public of any changes in operations. The Center follows the Baltimore City School System when closing for inclement weather. If the Center is in operation and weather conditions worsen the Center will declare an early dismissal.
Parents Corner: Parents are always welcome to observe or to participate in any Center program. The Center stresses the importance of participation within the Center. Such involvement raises the student’s self – esteem.
School Closings: The Center observes the following holidays each year:
- New Years Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving (Thurs. & Fri.)
- Christmas Day
- MLK – Federal Schedule
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 12 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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It is the philosophy of the Center to create a stable environment in which the student is provided with all elements to promote their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. We believe in establishing an environment where nurturing is as important as the student’s educational growth. The Center believes that the future of our students begins with full interaction on all levels of growth.
This supportive environment shall provide opportunities for the student to:
*Develop self control
*Develop a positive self image
*Develop all aspects of their personality
*Develop language skills
*Develop social skills
*Develop self esteem
These objectives will be achieved through a balanced day of activity, rest, nourishment, nurturing, and involvement in:
- Language, math, and science
- Music and movement
- Special visitors and field trips
- Water and sand play
- Dramatic play activities
- Food experiences
- Indoor/outdoor play
