The academy is conveniently located at 520 22nd Street, a close
proximity to the Marshall University Main Campus in Huntington, West
Virginia. Currently, The Child Development
 Academy
at Marshall University provides an early education program, parent support, and
early screenings and interventions for children. The Child Development
Academy at Marshall University focuses primarily on providing services
to families with children age six weeks to five years. The Child Development Academy
at Marshall University also provides a training ground for Marshall
University students. The Academy provides flexible hours on Monday through
Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Licenses and Standards
The Academy is licensed by the West Virginia Department of Health and
Human Resources Day Care Licensing Bureau and is inspected by the West
Virginia State Fire Marshall as well as Cabell Huntington
Health Department. The Academy is nationally accredited through the National Asssociation for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Academy participates in the Child and Adult Care Food
Program (CACFP) and accepts West Virginia childcare subsidies. The
Academy follows best practice in the field of early childhood education
as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young
Children.
All employees and board members receive regular training in the
standards set forth by these bodies and are expected to support these
standards and to guide adults such as parents, students, volunteers, and
visitors, to maintain these standards.
The Academy admits children and employs personnel without regard to
race, color, creed, gender, religion or national origin. The Academy
will not discriminate against children or personnel with disabilities
where reasonable accommodation can be made without undue hardship on the
Academy. Employees with disabilities are protected by federal and local
law.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Child Development Academy is
 first and foremost to
provide high quality child care and education to families of the Marshall
University community with priority for children of Marshall University
students. Secondly, the mission of the Child Development Academy is to
provide high quality learning opportunities for Marshall University
students. Third, the Child Development Academy strives for excellence in
program and service and positions itself as a model of best practice for
early care and education in the wider community.
Links and Further Resources
NATIONAL LINKS
Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS - This resource is a compilation of 27 nationally recognized health and safety standards on safe sleep and reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)/suffocation in child care and early education settings from Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 3rd Edition, 2011 (CFOC3). http://nrckids.org/SPINOFF/index.html
BornLearning.org - A site on parent
involvement, health and nutrition and a page on ages and stages. It
comes from the Success by Six, Born Learning Campaign. Available online
at
http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=33.
The National Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC) - Dedicated to improving the well-being of all young
children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and
developmental services for all children from birth through age eight.
Available online at http://www.naeyc.org/
and through their publications available at
http://www.naeyc.org/publications/.
Family Communications, Inc. - Owners of the
acclaimed television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and producers of
several parenting resources. Available online at
http://www.fci.org/ and through their
monthly newsletter at
http://www.fci.org/new-site/subscribe.html.
The National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers (NCCCC)
- A nonprofit educational membership organization supporting
research and activities affecting college and university early childhood
education and service settings, family and work issues, and the field of
early childhood education in general. Available online at
http://www.campuschildren.org/.
Zero to Three - Zero to Three's mission
is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and
toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and
those who work on their behalf. These compiled handouts are excellent
'Pointers for Parents'. Available online at
http://www.zerotothree.org/.
PNC Grow Up Great - Tips for parents and caregivers on involving
children with simple, ordinary chores and tasks. Available online
at
http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com/parents_caregivers/everyday_learning_tips.html.
Parenting Counts - A valuable resource for parents and caregivers, available online at
http://www.parentingcounts.org.
LOCAL LINKS
West Virginia Department of Health and Human
Resources (DHHR) - Child Care Center Regulatory Requirements are available online at
http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/ece/earlycare/regs.asp.
West Virginia Birth to Three - Available
online at
http://www.wvdhhr.org/birth23/.
West Virginia Early Childhood
Training Connections and Resources (WVECTCR) - A collaborative
project of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human
Resources/Bureau for Children and Families/Division of Early Care and
Education. Available online at
http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/.
Cabell-County Pre-K Program -
Available online at
http://boe.cabe.k12.wv.us/schoolimprovement/prek.htm.
Licensing Regulations for West Virginia Child Care Centers
http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/ece/earlycare/regs/Title_78_Series_1.pdf.
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