History

• CCBC was formed in 1971 originally as a mother’s morning out program
• Today, CCBC has 9 classrooms over three floors for children ages 15 months to 5 years old
• CCBC is not affiliated with Chevy Chase Baptist Church- we formally separated in 2008
• CCBC is a licensed childcare facility
• CCBC is governed by a parent Board of Directors who partner with administration to set school policies and oversee financial management
• CCBC accepts children without regard to race, color, or national origin

Philosophy

We believe children learn best through play. It is through play that children learn to problem solve, make choices, develop social skills and foster curiosity and language skills. A stimulating play environment encourages children to express themselves, develop confidence, be creative, take turns, cooperate, accept responsibility and work on interpersonal skills. At CCBC, our dedication to play will help your child develop a healthy sense of identity and self-esteem, and make friends.

Programs

CCBC offers play-based developmentally appropriate programs with the Morning Program as the foundation.

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The Morning Program 

• Children attend from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
• Children eat lunch in their classroom
• Offered for 15 months to 5 years
• Youngest children attend two or three mornings per week (either Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday)
• Older children attend five mornings per week
• Low staff to child ratios of 1:3 for toddlers, 1:4 to 2’s, 1:8 for 3’s, 1:10 for 4 and 5 year olds
• All classes have two caring and experienced teachers and one support aide
• Nine bright and stimulating classrooms spread across three floors
• Two indoor play spaces – the Zoom Room and the Parlor
• Two outdoor play areas – the Courtyard and the Playground
• Weather permitting, children spend up to an hour outside per day

CCBC offers two afternoon programs. Stay and Play is open to all children enrolled at CCBC and Discovery Club is offered to the two Pre-K classes.

Stay and Play

• Stay and play offers fun and enriching activities five days per week from 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm
• Daily focused activities include cooking, music, sports and art
• Stay and Play package options are 5 afternoons for $250, 10 afternoons for $350, 20 afternoons for $550

Discovery Club

• Open to any Adventurer or Explorer
• Offered Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm
• Expands on the foundation built on in the Morning Program
• Low teacher ratio of 1:6
• The engaging curriculum focuses on scientific observation and exploration, and expanded number and letter recognition
• Thematic learning
• Longer day gets children ready for kindergarten
• 2021-2022 tuition is $4350

Early Morning Drop-Off

• Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
• Open to any CCBC child
• Reserve the dates you want
• Package prices $400 for 20, $210 for 10, $110 for 5 or $24 for one time

Summer Camp

CCBC offers an eight-week camp for children ages two to five staffed by caring and experienced teachers. For more information, please click on “Apply” and then “Camp” to see the Brochure. Priority for registration is given to current and new incoming CCBC children until April 30th.

• Water play, art projects, games and fun are offered every day
• Weekly themes
• Open to non-CCBC children after April 30th priority registration
• Hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Children bring lunch and snack

Staff

CCBC is fortunate to have very high retention among teachers—many have been at CCBC for more than 10 years

• All 18 teaching staff meet the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education requirements
• All staff are certified in CPR
• All classroom staff participate in 21 hours of professional development per year
• Co-teachers have regular planning meetings
• All 3 classroom aides meet the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education requirements

Resource Teachers

CCBC is fortunate to have two wonderful resource teachers who complement the morning program. They foster creativity and expression through music and art/science.

• All children attend a weekly music class
• All five-day children attend an Art/Science class called STEAM