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We are located on the Department of Energy grounds, which is located right across the street from Chick-Fil-A on Germantown Road (Route 118). If you are coming from 270 North or South it will be exit 15.

Department of Energy/Germantown Child Development Center

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Our Infant Program

An exceptional place for your baby to thrive

Our space is built for babies on the move: look for bright mirrors, warm rugs, sensory tables, great books, and baskets filled with soft, natural materials. There are musical instruments, toys for pretend play, safe equipment, and outdoor places to explore. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that our stringent safety, security, and cleanliness standards meet or exceed all state and local guidelines.

Even these youngest of children are encouraged to learn about their world through our individualized curriculum that invites exploration, celebrates each important milestone, and supports the transition from the sensory motor world of infancy to the increasingly social and self-directed world of toddlers.

What Parents are Saying

Our greatest advocates are also our closest friends.

"You are simply the best teachers a little baby could ask for! With your warm smiles and loving personalities, you make a tough job look easy. We feel so thankful that our child spends her days in such a wonderful place, with such wonderful teachers."

Our Curriculum Components

The building blocks to balanced education.

  • Language Works Listening to stories or classical music, one-on-one spoken interaction with caregiver.
  • Math Counts Counting through books, poetry, and songs.
  • Science Rocks Bubble blowing, interacting with nature through walks and outdoor exploration.
  • ArtSmart Finger (or feet) painting, experiences with textiles.
  • Our World Rich connections — via smiles and hugs — with the center community.
  • Well Aware Soft safe places that encourage rolling over, pulling up, crawling, and safely exploring.

Learning at Home

Learning Body Parts

You Will Need:

nothing

Directions:

As you are bathing, diapering, dressing or holding your child, talk about body parts. As you are bathing your child, you might say, "Let’s put soap on your hand." or "Let’s rinse off your legs." As you are dressing your child you might say, "Put your head through the hole." Talk about your body parts. As your child reaches out for your face, identify what he is touching.

Tip:

Sing songs and use different vocal tones

Variation:


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