Keystone Child Development Center

Keystone Child Development Center provides education-based childcare to both typically developing and special needs children from 18 months through kindergarten in age-appropriate programs based on the inclusion model, in which special needs students areincluded in regular education settings to the maximum extent appropriate in light of their needs.<br/><br/>Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating early care education environment to promote each child s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Keystone Child Development Center (KCDC) strongly believes in the diversity of every child s learning style. We continually adjust our interactions to accommodate each child s learning style, needs and interests. Our curriculum is both teacher-directed and child-initiated. This provides opportunities for individual exploration which leads to higher-order thinking and discoveries. In this way, KCDC supports the intellectual, social and behavioral success of each child, right from the start!<br/><br/>KCDC is a leader in early childhood care in the greater Jacksonville area by:<br/>* Offering the highest quality care, from basic needs through intellectual and emotional development<br/>* Providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that fosters the development of independence and interdependence in each child<br/>Individualizing instruction for each child using the latest research in the areas of child development and early childhood education<br/>* Creating a process-oriented learning atmosphere that supports our students enthusiasm for the learning process<br/>* Utilizing formative and summative assessments to direct teaching and learning decisions<br/>* Promoting active participation in all learners by encouraging children to take part in all aspects of their day, including the preparation and clean-up of activities<br/>* Encouraging ongoing family involvement by providing a variety of opportunities for collaboration and participation in daily and special school events… Read more