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Obesity

Childhood obesity presents significant health risks later in life. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has determined that childhood obesity increases the risks of developing Heart disease, caused by: high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure Type 2 diabetes, Asthma, Sleep apnea and Social discrimination. (Read more about Obesity)

 

Child Day Care Center

 Mount Olive Mount Olive Mount Olive Child Development Center, Inc.
30 Battles Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Call (860) 549-4380

The MOCDC Inc. is comprised of seven (7) day care center programs which include (2) Kindergarten Programs (2) Pre-School and (3) Toddler Programs and (2) Summer Programs. We are a federally funded, non-profit organization, under the guidelines of the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services. We are governed by a Board of Directors (The Mount Olive Chilld Development Center, Incorporated). The purpose of the program is to provide comprehensive, high quality day care to children and their families.


Purple Circle Day Care

Director Elaine KarasDirector Elaine Karas Purple Circle Day Care
251 West 100th Street
New York, NY 10025
Call (212) 866-9193

Philosophy At Purple Circle, we aim to promote the interdependence of cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Children learn about their world through their play. We respect and value children and encourage them as they learn with and about each other, and to grow increasingly independent. These acquired skills are the best preparation for elementary school, and are also a life-long asset.


Child Day Care Center

Contact M CriswellContact M Criswell Play Centers, Inc.
1517 York Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
Call 410-296-4880

Welcome to Play Centers, Inc - Your 1st Choice for Quality Child Care! We operate 30 programs, which include five pre-school programs, located in Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Our programs are based on your child's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development and include self-selected and teacher-directed activities.


Thompson Child & Family Focus

President Ginny AmendumPresident Ginny Amendum Thompson Child & Family Focus
6800 Saint Peters Lane
Matthews, NC 28105
Call 704-536-0375

Founded in 1886, Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children%u2019s Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care. Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments. We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success. The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.


Jackson Child Care Center

Contact Carol BowenContact Carol Bowen Jackson Child Care Center
201 S. Jackson Street
Jackson, MI 49201
Call 517-788-9212

To provide a positive, child-centered educational program with meaningful learning experiences, wonder, curiosity, exploration, and ability to play, led by trained and qualified staff, with the support and participation of parents and the community.


Sycamore School

Contact Susan KarpickeContact Susan Karpicke Sycamore School
1750 W. 64th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Call 317-202-2500

Mission Sycamore School exists so that academically gifted children can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and to lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives.


Christina Kent Early Childhood Center

Director Christina KentDirector Christina Kent Christina Kent Early Childhood Center
423 Third Street S.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Call (505) 242-0557

Mission: To provide low-cost childcare, education and nutritional services to the children of low-income working families in a safe and nurturing environment.


Apple Tree Children's Center

Director Judy AbayakoonDirector Judy Abayakoon Apple Tree Children's Center
3309 East 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Call 605-339-9571



Bobbie's Babies Child Day Care

Founder Bobbie's BabiesFounder Bobbie's Babies Bobbie's Babies Child Day Care
744 Broad Street 2nd Floor Mezzanine
Newark, NJ 07102
Call 973-353-0102

Our mission is to provide the highest quality, developmentally appropriate programs for children in a safe, secure and stimulating environment.


William R Lowe Childcare Enrichment Center

Contact Julie SpinelliContact Julie Spinelli William R Lowe Childcare Enrichment Center
2630 Normal Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
Call 406-896-5820

William R Lowe Childcare and Enrichment Center is a state-registered facility. Our objective is to provide love and opportunities for children that parents would provide if they were free to do so. We work hard to help each child develop an interest in learning, and a desire to do their best in all that they do. We promote each child's physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual well being, hoping to develop a healthy positive self-esteem that will enable each child to be happy and successful throughout his or her life.