Delta State University Hamilton-white Child Dev. Center

The Hamilton-White Child Development Center is a place for your child to play, laugh, explore & love. Learning is what it is all about. Enrolls children from six weeks to five years old Operates on a 12-month basis in accordance with the University calendar Administered by a Director & supported by 13 staff members Employs 5 teachers, 6 assistant teachers & 2 part-time cooks for breakfast, lunch & snacks A teacher & assistant are assigned to each group of children The infant/toddler class has one additional assistant Staff members participate in workshops & in-service training sessions throughout the school year to complete 25 hours of staff development required by law per year All workers are considered teachers and are encouraged to design and follow an individual plan of study to gain knowledge and improve teaching practices Lab students in Child Development, work study students, & graduate assistants also may be assigned to work with groups of children for short periods of time in the day. Students are never left alone to supervise children