Easterseals Child Development Center – NARA

The Child Care Center at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 837-3515
NARA@eseal.org

Hours of Operation: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; year-round: Monday-Friday
Ages Served: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-kindergarten

For nearly two decades, the Child Development Center at the National Archives has been serving children and families of employees of the National Archives and Records Administration, other federal employees, and community families. This inclusive early care and education center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and earned a Level 5 rating of the Maryland Excels Program.

Our inclusion model creates an environment in which each child is able to receive the individual support they need in the same classroom as their typically developing peers. The center also can assist parents in early identification and resources for intervention, to address developmental concerns during the critical first five years of life in order to provide the most effective care and most positive outcomes possible for each child.

Description of Services

• Evidence-based curriculum that is developmentally, culturally, and linguistically relevant for the unique experiences of the children we serve
• Multisensory environment that promotes developmental and educational concepts through the kinetic, visual, and auditory senses, encouraging hands-on and individualized learning
• Supportive environment for therapy services for children with disabilities
• Bi-annual Parent Teacher Conferences and Parent Involvement Activities
• Make the First Five Count Assessment – Ages and Stages Questionnaire
• Enrichment programs, including music, soccer, and other opportunities to encourage developmentally appropriate learning through play
• STEM Laboratory promotes critical thinking skills and boosts creativity through opportunities for collaborative experimentation
• Credentialed professional teachers and administrative staff who are committed to providing a welcoming, caring, safe, and healthy environment

The Easterseals Child Development Center prepares children for kindergarten success and enthusiasm for lifelong learning. We welcome your child to come learn with us!