JMU -Young Children's Program*

Mission

The YCP inspires all learners by providing tools and opportunities for growth, exploration and inquiry.

Values

We collaborate with our community, leveraging support and access to quality resources, diverse skill sets, and a broadened knowledge base.

We honor intentional experiences and interactions that provide a solid foundation for high quality early childhood education.

We build positive, respectful, lasting relationships with our families, students and community partners.

We believe that learning should be student-centered and built upon the needs and interests of all learners.

We are an inclusive program where all students have the opportunity to be full and active participants.

The Young Children's Program is an early learning program operated by the James Madison University's College of Education.  Its curriculum, environment, and organization are based on professional standards and research related to learning and development of young children.  The program operates Monday-Friday with two full day 4-year old classes and a morning session for 3-year and 4-year olds. 

The Young Children's Program recognizes that children's development is best facilitated through cooperative efforts of families and school.  Family members are welcome contributors to the ongoing curriculum and are encouraged to be involved in ways that support their children's adjustment and growth.  Avenues for communication are varied and personal in order to meet the needs of all families.