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The
UH-Manoa Children's Center has provided on-campus early education
for 2-5 year old children of UHM students, staff, and faculty
since 1987. The UHMCC is accredited by the National Academy
of Early Childhood Programs, a division of the National Association
for the Education of Young Children, the nation's largest
early childhood professional association and the body which
sets standards of practice in the U.S. UHMCC also serves as
an observation and practicum site for UH students and visitors.
Early Education and Care. More
than 80 children are enrolled in the Center reflecting the
rish diversity of the University family. The number of applications
surpasses the number of children the Center can accommodate,
based on fire codes, licensing and accreditation standards.
Fees are based on a sliding scale according to family size
and income. Approximately one-third of the families enrolled
in UHMCC are eligible for USDA food subsidies. Located in
historic Castle Memorial Hall on Dole St., UHMCC is regarded
as a model program in the state.
Learning Laboratory. UHMCC collaborates
with UHM academic departments. It serves as an observation
and practicum site for students in education, family resources,
kinesiology, medicine, linguistics, nursing, public health,
and social work and architecture. The Center serves as a
placement site for pediatric residents who, through the
federally funded Dyson Project, provide bi-monthly parent
education sessions for enrolled families.
Inter-National Relations. The Center
has developed collaborative professional relationships with
many Asian and Pacific Rim organizations which send faculty
and students to observe and dialogue cutting edge practice
in early education.
Parent Group. The Parent and teacher
Hui (PATH) is a UHM Independent Registered Organization
(IRO) which arranges social and educational activities for
families at no cost, in order to strengthen families and
build a sense of community among the families and teachers.
PATH provides opportunities for a support system which may
otherwise be unavailable for nontraditional families.
Student Employment. Each year,
between 45-50 UHM undergraduate and graduate students are
employed as classroom assistants or provide clerical support
to Center administration.
For
more information visit the Children's Center website:
http://www.hawaii.edu/childrenscenter |
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