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Goldman Child Development Center, an inclusive, Class A licensed child care center which staffs approximately 22 direct care staff members who provide developmentally appropriate educational experiences for 100 plus children birth to five years old.  The center serves children with delays as well as children who have no identified disabilities.  Goldman insures the quality and developmentally appropriate child experiences in its infant, toddler, and preschool programs.  The center received accreditation from The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in June 1999.

The staff brings 175 plus years of combined experience with the Arc to their positions at Goldman School.  Teachers must possess or be working toward their Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials.

                

      

A family and Professional Resource Library - containing video training materials and written materials, along with a computer with internet access  - is available at Goldman Child Development Center for area professionals and families.  Over 1,000 volumes and kits are available for check-out. Families may access the computer during 
center hours.

Participation in state and federal projects demonstrates the commitment to excellence by both the instructional and the administrative staff.  The most recent projects being....
SpecialCare - a joint training effort by early interventionists from the Arc and Child Development Resources in VA, which provided training for local child care agencies. TACTICS - a project which helps early intervention agencies develop their capacity to meet children's needs in their natural environment. Two classrooms of older preschool children participate in the SPARK (Skills Promoted through, Arts, Reading and Knowledge) project.  This federally funded project through the Univ. of Illinois teaches early literacy through the use of diverse children's literature and activities.

The Arc of Caddo-Bossier Children's Division
Pam Kimbrough,  Director 
351 Jordan Street  Shreveport, Louisiana  71101
 

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