EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL

The Early Learning Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital can be found on the north side of the hospital, across the parking lot from the Emergency Department. The center's hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The population served consists of children six-weeks to six-years-of-age (with up to five school-aged children when space is available) whose parents are employees of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, as well as children of active medical staff.

The teachers of the Early Learning Center are experienced, educated and highly trained practitioners of early childhood education and development. The curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practices, as sanctioned by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The teaching staff is certified in First Aid, CPR, and Community Water Safety, and attend workshops and conferences to keep current in childcare practices. Many of the teachers also continue with higher education to become ever more proficient in their abilities to offer the highest quality childcare programs.

Parents who have children enrolled at the Early Learning Center are welcome to visit throughout the day. Many mothers of nursing infants take advantage of our close proximity to breast-feed their babies during the day. The Early Learning Center also has many parent-involved functions such Mother's Day/Father's Day luncheons; holiday parties; and special celebrations that parents and family members are welcome to attend during the day or after-hours in the evenings and on weekends.

For further information or to be registered on our waiting list, please call (603) 742-7155.