N.E. Child Development Center

NORTHEAST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (or NECDC) provides early childhood education and full time childcare to families from all income levels in a developmentally appropriate, anti-biased environment.

Parents receive support through parenting groups, referrals to outside resources for mental health care and crisis interventions. The program offers speech, occupational and physical therapy assessments and services, and family intervention services.

The NECDC Program provides adaptive programming for children and families with special needs. Our Center is a Hennepin County Strong Beginnings program, is fully licensed and nationally accredited by NAEYC providing care to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years of age.

The NECDC program offers individualized learning environments for children that promotes the healthy development of the childs physical, social/emotional and intellectual growth.

Infant care starts when your baby is 6 weeks old up to 16 months with daily experiences that stimulate their senses and promote healthy development. Toddler care is for children 16 months to 33 months. Toddler care begins helping your child learn self help skills as they begin their transition to preschooler. Pre-kindergarten care is offered for children 33 months to kindergarten. Children are offered daily early education experiences in math, science, music, creative dramatics, art, large and small group activities while developing their social-emotional skills that are essential to a successful kindergarten experience.

The program offers:

Parent conferences twice yearly Tips and techniques on supporting education for your children at home Parent education information throughout the year Programming designed to fit the needs of families raising young children. Community events that are family oriented to strengthen parent-child relationships and create a sense of community.

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Child Ages:

6 weeks - 12 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices - NAEYC Accredited

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.