Mission Statement:

We believe, children learn best through interactive play and we have designed our program to encourage children to unleash their creativity through play.  Our teachers will work with the children as their pride and enthusiasm grow with each new accomplishment – achievements they will want to share with their family.  The children will develop confidence and self-esteem and show improvement in their motor and cognitive skills.  Our goal is to help children reach their emotional, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual strengths so that they may develop their sense of identity and self-esteem.  At the same time, we wish to provide a service to working parents, complementing a family’s function by being a source of security for their young children.  We believe that by offering quality childcare, we enable parents to pursue employment or other endeavors with the assurance that their children are also benefiting from an enriching experience.

 

Philosophy and Goals:

The philosophy of Zion Christian Educational Center is to provide a full-time, supportive, stimulating and Christian environment where children can explore, learn and connect their worlds and feel a sense of success in what they accomplish.  We believe in child development that promotes learning through reading, writing and playing.  Learning through play involves being curious, flexible, handling differences, thinking creatively, and problem solving.

 

The Center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education/Prince George’s County Office of Child Care Region 4 .  It will not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, nationality, political affiliation, or other characteristics protected by federal or local law.  The Center is administered by an Administrative Team, who is assisted by the Center's Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors is comprised of five members.  The Director serves as an ex-officio member to the Board.