From the Director

Mar. 18, 2008 4:08 pm

Welcome to the Director’s Blog

Those of us who work at the ELC share the privilege of serving hundreds of children, families, UD students and faculty on a daily basis. Thanks to the UD Office of Education Technology (OET), the ELC website is evolving into one that will allow those we serve to access up to date information about such things as daily menus, classroom and school-wide activities, clinical placement news, and research projects.  The Director’s Blog is the first step on a path that will hopefully lead to each classroom having a blog of its own in the months ahead.  Refer to this site for updates and notices such as:

• We are currently accepting registrations for the 2008-2009 kindergarten class.  Children enrolled in our pre-K classes are offered first priority registration through Thursday, March 20.  After March 20, enrollment opens to the public.   If you opt to enroll in a full-day kindergarten program other than at the ELC, your child is welcome to join the ELC before and after school program.  West Park and Newark Charter provide transporation free of charge for children enrolled in before and after care at the ELC.    
• It’s time to think ahead to summer!  Registration for the UD World of Wonder Summer Camp 2008 opened on February 15 and the available positions are filling fast.  If your child is completing 1st through 4th grade and plans to attend the ELC this summer be sure to register soon.  Our camp is a ten-week experience focused on supporting children’s academic development while providing ample opportunity for recreation.  Events will include bowling, swimming, ice skating and visits to the Newark Library to participate in the Summer Reading Program.   The fee for the ten week program is $2250.  UD employees receive a 10% discount.  A non-refundable $500 deposit is required at the time of registration, which will be applied to the balance of the fee. Purchase of Care positions are available.  POC clients are exempt from deposit requirements.  For more information, stop at the ELC reception area to ask for a brochure and registration form.