About Us
Danville Child Development Center, a non-profit child care organization, first opened its doors in February of 1974 with the primary goal of providing excellent child care and education to local children, regardless of their background. The Center was established as a safe and nurturing environment where children can play and learn together.
The original Center, founded by Kathleen Mulligan and Nancy Vella, rapidly grew from six children and two co-founders in a local church to a large organization serving upwards of 500 children a year, ranging in ages from infancy to school-aged. Danville Child Development Center received grants and financing through various governmental agencies, but the primary source of funding has always been and continues to be private fees paid by parents of children enrolled in their programs.
Since all programs are education-focused, the Center’s preschool is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This preschool also operates throughout the summer, unlike other programs in the area. Certified teachers are on-staff to plan a variety of activities for the children during this time, with a more relaxed atmosphere and daily schedule. Today, DCDC’s main campus is the only National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Keystone Star 4 Accredited center in Montour County.
After two expansions and increasing enrollment numbers, Danville Child Development Center opened a new facility in on Bloom Road in Danville in the Fall of 2011. This establishment will further the mission of Danville Child Development Center and allow the organization to impact more lives. The Center truly is more than child care.
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Accreditations & Awards
Danville Child Development Center is continually striving to provide the best in child care and education. To do this, we have achieved and maintained the following accreditations. Learn More ›
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Mission
The mission of Danville Child Development Center is to provide high quality early education and child care in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. Learn More ›
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Staff
Danville Child Development Center believes that one of our main strengths comes from the quality of our teaching and care-giving staff. We take pride in the commitment of these fine professionals for they are the heart of our program. We believe that ongoing professional development, as well as acknowledgment of their dedication is vital to their own personal success and that of our program. Without a dedicated group of professionals, we would be unable to deliver the high caliber of services for which Danville Child Development Center is known and respected. Learn More ›