Kid's University Learning Center

The Only Nationally Accredited child care center in Lancaster, TX!


Mission: Kid's University Learning Center is a Nationally Accredited public and private school preparatory child care center that offers a Christian, safe, and fun learning environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers!

Philosophy: Administration, Staff, Teachers believe that all children can learn if given the proper environment and if a spark of curiosity can be ignited in the child.  Therefore, we strive to empower children, promote individuality, and develop strong parent partnerships.  We promote physical, cognitive, social and emotional successes in each child thus building the foundation for a love of learning.

Goals:  Our number one goal is to keep children safe. We teach kids through play and interaction. We make sure each child feels loved and important. Lastly, we show respect for parents, fellow employees, administration and children.

Kid's U is a ministry of Cedar Valley Christian Center and has been in licensed in the State of Texas since 1993.  We are so proud to announce that Kid's U is accredited by N.A.C. National Accrediting Commission! 

 

Infants & Toddlers

“What you teach from birth to three will be what matters to me.”  Pam Schiller, PhD

On our Frog Street curriculum, your baby will explore and experiment with hands-on activities that connect learning to their interests. Your baby’s first year through age three will be filled with developmental milestones such as taking their first steps, laughing, waving “bye-bye” and most importantly developing a wide variety of words.

Frog Street is designed to equip caregivers to foster essential growth and build a strong learning foundation. 

LANGUAGE RICH ENVIRONMENT

Frog Street helps build a foundation for language by using bright and colorful books and photo cards. 

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL

Frog Street helps little ones form healthy attachments, develop impulse control and enhance social interactions.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Music plays an important role in language building because music helps the brain develop.  Simple songs and games allow little ones to continue to develop into strong future students.

Call 972.218.0808 to enroll today! 

Preschool

Frog Street curriculum allows for independence, creativity, and a strong social emotional component that builds a foundation of learning.

 In addition, Frog Street assists preschool students with the following

• Problem-solving skills — Starting at this age, children learn not only to react to their surroundings, but to anticipate, decide, and solve the problems in front of them.

• Character development — Emotional, behavioral, and social skills are developed to help your child grow into a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted citizens

• Vocabulary — Preschoolers will learn to build and grow their vocabulary in preparation for Kindergarten and “Big School”.

• Social-emotional activities — During this stage preschoolers are learning how to self-regulate their emotions and interact with their peers and teachers.

• Literacy skills — Learning to read is a fundamental right for every student! Your preschooler will start putting words together through recognition, writing, and pronunciation. 

• Small group instruction — During small group time (usually 2 to 3 preschoolers) children will be introduced to new science projects, math concepts and creative activities.  Preschoolers will also learn to use self-control as well as the importance of taking turns.

 Call 972.218.0808 to enroll today!

Before & After Care

Kid’s Zone Live!

The sounds of our before and after care kids are full of laughter and joy.  Our before and after school program is filled with games for individuals and teams, arts and crafts, water/splash activities, and science experiments.  There are also challenging activities that help build upon their education outside of school. 

Other fun activities for your schooler:

Friday Dance Party

Popsicle Day

Ice Cream Day

Crazy Sock/T-shirt Day

Water Balloon Day

Bring your skates/skateboard Day

Our aftercare children will also have an opportunity to start homework upon parent’s request.

Call 972.218.0808 to enroll today!

 

Child Safety

Safety is important at Kid’s University, especially in today’s challenging times.  We pledge to take the following steps to keep students, staff, and parents as safe as possible: 

·         Clean Classrooms: Include a personal place for your child’s belongings, organized learning centers, disinfected toys and play areas, and scheduled washing hands, mouthed toy buckets, temperature checks and age 2 and up (including teachers, staff, and admin) are required to wear mask.

·         Certified Teachers in: Infant/Child and Adult CPR, and First Aid

·         Regular Drills for: Tornado, fire, bad weather and school lock-down

·         Germicidal Lamps: Each classroom has a germicidal lamp that kills germs and bacteria with powerful disinfectant light.

·         Computerized sign in and out app:

           Kid’s U uses the Brightwheel App for parents to sign in an out as well as a communication  device. 

·         Additional Safety: Parents are allowed into the entryway with a mask or face covering.

 

Security

·         Electronic Security: Visitors and parents must be cleared by closed circuit tv monitor before entry into the entryway.

·         Hiring Process: All staff undergo extensive state-mandated background checks and FBI fingerprint processes.

·         Front Desk: Our front desk is monitored so that a watchful eye is supervising the facility, ensuring authorized entries only. 

Call 972.218.0808 to enroll today! 

 

Meals 

·         Children eat all meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner (for after care students only) in their personal rooms and areas. 

          Plastic  and disposable items are used as much as possible for cleanliness and to reduce the spread of germs.

·         Teachers monitor all eating times.

·         Meals are prepared in our commercial-grade kitchen, which is kept separated from the classrooms.

·         Each day, our in-house chef prepares nutritious meals that comply with USDA guidelines.

·         All allergies are documented and kept in the front office with administrators as well as in each student’s classroom.

·         Our school is a nut-free zone.

 

Coronavirus (COVID 19) Awareness  & Information

Providing a safe and nurturing environment for the children in our care and for your peace of mind.

Now more than ever, Health and Safety protocol is of utmost importance. We understand you want peace of mind that we are doing the right things to protect your children. We will continue to maintain and expand our safety measures to follow CDC and local health department recommendations. Below is an extensive list of the procedures and services we employ to maintain a safe and healthy environment. 

 

PREVENTION:

1.   Screenings: We perform screenings on EVERY person coming into the building. This daily screening adheres to CDC Requirements, affirming that the person entering has had no fever, shortness of breath, cough, etc. 

If a child develops a fever of 99.0 or higher, the student is removed from the classroom and parents are notified immediately. All individuals must remain out of the center for 24 hours from the last known fever or other illnesses and symptoms.

2.   Restricted Building Access: We limit those in the building to teachers, staff and students.  Parents are allowed to enter the front hallway only or office.

3.   Enrollment & Vacation Screening: For any new enrollment or currently enrolled family who is returning after being absent for at least a week or due to illness, we require parents to sign our Enrollment Screener. This affirms they will adhere to the above mentioned daily screenings, and further that they have not traveled to CDC restricted areas in the last 14 days, have no household members currently under quarantine or have not been exposed to a person with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

4.   Handwashing: Students and teachers wash their hands extensively- when they arrive, when they leave, and an endless number of times in between! We have hand sanitizer at the door which everyone uses prior to entering the building until they get to a sink to wash hands with soap and water. We also make sure children wash their hands before they leave the classroom to go home for the day.

5.   Common Touchpoints: A staff member disinfects common touchpoints throughout the building mid-day, every day. This includes handles, knobs, bathrooms, light switches, toilets, sinks, etc. We also do this at the end of the day.

 

CLEANING:

1.   Cleaning Product: We use disinfectant cleaner and sanitizers (Bleach, Lysol, etc.) to clean and reduce germs on surfaces.

2.   Germicidal Lamps: We use ultraviolet germicidal lamps in each classroom to help purify air.  It also removes odors, sterilizes and disinfects surfaces. 

IN THE CLASSROOMS:

1.   Stable Groups: Stable groups within our school are defined. This means students are only with the same student groups on a regular basis. Students play on a playground with just their classmates and have near zero interaction with students outside of these Stable Groups. These Stable groups generally consist of the classroom and sister classroom where an HVAC unit is shared. Classrooms are separated for all but extreme ends of the day.

2.   Lunch and Snacks: All meals/snacks are served in the classrooms so that exposure to other students is limited. Students’ meals are plated and served individually, rather than family style.

3.   Toy Restrictions: All “soft” furniture, toys, etc. that cannot be easily disinfected have been removed from classrooms. In infant/toddler classrooms, we closely monitor the use of toys and regularly sanitize toys after individual use.

4.   Teacher masks– All staff are required to wear masks throughout the day and students ages 2 and up are encouraged to wear their masks daily.

Call 972.218.0808 to enroll today!

              

Meet our Director, Mrs. Camille Penny

Our director is Mrs. Camille Penny.  She received her B.S.W. degree from Oral Roberts University in 1992 and her M.Ed. from University Of Phoenix in 2006.  She is a licensed child care director and she also holds her CDA, Child Care Development Associates Degree.



                   

Our Administrator is Danita Harris. Danita has over 25 years experience in education and child care.  She also holds her CDA, Child Care Development Associates degree. her A.A. degree in 1985 at Cedar Valley College, B.S. degree in 1991 and her M.B.A. in 1994 at Oral Roberts University.  

                    
Danita Harris

Contact Us

Cedar Valley Christian Center
Attention: Pastor Glenn Young, Pastoral Staff or the Ministry you wish to contact.
Address: 643 West Wintergreen Road
              Lancaster, Texas 75146

Phone:   972 218 0808
Fax:       972 227 4255
E-mail:   Email Us

Office Hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm  Monday - Friday.
Saturday by appointment only.
Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm.

 



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