Navajo Technical University Child Care Services

Program Type
Center

Basics

Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
1 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Language(s) Supported
English
Ratio
1:8 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Reggio Emilia-inspired

Our Teachers

Mission The mission of NTU Child Care Services is to provide children in the center a safe, diverse, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The focus is to build life-long learners through stimulating, culturally relevant early learning experiences which promote each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Philosophy

We believe each child is a unique and special individual who needs affection, encouragement, and respect. We believe that a positive, loving, and accepting approach is the foundation for developing lifelong learners. We believe that children learn best and develop their fullest potential through encouraging, safe, child-centered, and stimulating learning environments. We believing in protecting the rights of children and advocating for them. We believe in the importance of family involvement and collaboration. We accept and respect each family’s culture, beliefs, values, and language. We believe in building strong relationships with our communities, benefiting the child and family.

Location

Navajo Technical University Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371 Crownpoint, NM 87313

About our program

Goals Provide a healthy, caring, nurturing, and safe environment. Respect, accept and appreciate cultural diversity. Encourage a child’s independence and self-esteem. Provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that engages children in activities to promote social and emotional development, physical and language growth, and cognitive development. Build a solid foundation between family, schools, and communities through communication and collaboration. Maintain professionalism among early childhood staff. Child Care staff will model the Dine Principles in all facets of their teaching practices.

Admissions

NTU Child Care Services offers enrollment to full-time & part-time students of Navajo Technical University, limited space for full-time & part-time faculty and staff, and community families. Wait List for NTU Child Care Services Download Wait List Form, complete, and submit to NTU Child Care Services or email to [email protected] Based on the date of the wait list form, NTU Child Care staff will contact you to complete enrollment. Wait list will be renewed at the beginning of Fall and Spring Semester.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Yvette Spencer
Program Director