Learning Connection Child Development Center
Preschool in Jefferson City, MO 65109
Welcome to the Learning Connection Child Development Center website. In business since 2004, Learning Connection Child Development Center is proud to be using the Project Construct Curriculum, developed by Missouris Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The primary aim of the Project Construct approach is to help teachers foster the autonomy in each child which to refers to the ability to be self-governing – socially, morally, and intellectually – in the context of relationships with others.
Owned by Nena and Charlie Koelling and directed by Nena Koelling, LCCDC provides child care services to children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. There are two teachers in each classroom and all teachers are trained in First Aid, Infant/Child CPR, Infection Control, and are registered through the Missouri State Family Care Registry.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the Learning Connection Child Development Center Website. If you are considering LCCDC for your child care needs, please feel free to call, e-mail, or visit. Drop-ins are always welcome and tours are available from the Director or Assistant Director any time during regular business hours.
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 12 years
- Rates:
- $$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- Preschool:
- Yes
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Learning Connection Child Development Center (LCCDC) is proud to be using the Project Construct Curriculum, developed by Missouris Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This is an approach to teaching that is based on what we know about how children learn. Project Construct embraces teaching strategies and resources that are consistent with validated theories of learning and development. The primary aim of the Project Construct approach is to help teachers foster the autonomy in each child which refers to the ability to be self-governing – socially, morally, and intellectually – in the context of relationships with others. This includes the ability to:
Think for oneself. Decide between right and wrong. Decide between truth and untruth using ones own experiences and knowledge. Consider all relevant factors when making decisions. Make decisions independently of rewards and punishments.The early childhood framework is designed to inform educators about the ways in which they can plan and create learning environments to facilitate the whole development of a child—-cognitive, social, and physical. As children learn to make choices, work together, and exchange ideas and feelings in a context of mutual respect in constructivist classrooms, they expand and clarify their thinking, improve their abilities to solve problems, and learn to regulate their own behavior and ideas. In the process, children develop the lifelong skill of self-sufficiency.
