General Information
  • Burrier Child Dev. Center
  • 102 Burrier Building
  • 521 Lancaster Avenue
  • Eastern Kentucky University
  • Richmond, KY 40475
  • Phone: 859-622-1173 or
    859-622-3445
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General Information

Winter Weather
Parking
Grievances
Program Goals
Licensure and Accreditation

Cancellation of School
Cancellation of school may occur when staff members attend the Annual Conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The date will be identified in the school calendar and usually occurs in November, the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Winter Weather
We follow EKU cancellations during the winter months. If EKU announces a delay, the morning session will be cancelled and the afternoon session will operate as scheduled UNLESS NOTIFIED BY PHONE. If EKU does not cancel classes but weather conditions are questionable, Burrier Center staff will call you about any cancellations. As always, we encourage you to use your own judgement in transporting young children in wintery weather. Listen to local radio and television stations for announcements of school closings.

Unusual Circumstances
If unusual circumstances occur such as no electricity in the building, no water or no hot water, the director will implement the use of a phone tree to notify parents about the circumstances.

Parking
The center has two designated parking spaces located in front of Burrier Building. The spaces are reserved for arrival and pick-up only! All cars must have a permit visible in the front window to the vehicle on the driver's side. The loading dock adjacent to Burrier may be used for temporary arrival and pick-up, too. Visitor spaces are available for brief parking behind the Jones Building.

IF YOU ARE A STUDENT, DO NOT USE A BURRIER PARKING SPACE AS YOUR PERSONAL SPACE WHILE ATTENDING CLASSES. YOUR CAR WILL BE TOWED WHEN THIS PRACTICE OCCURS!

Any tickets received for parking in an undesignated space during arrival or pick-up, should be given to the Center Director.

Grievances

Concerns about the administration and operation of the Burrier Child Development Center or questions about student participation, should be directed to Dana Keller Bush, Director. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your conferences with the Director, then contact the Chair of Family and Consumer Sciences.

If you have questions about the classroom environment, learning opportunities for the children, or children's interaction ask Deb Jones, Head Teacher. If you cannot bring resolution to your concerns or questions, contact the Burrier Center Director.


Program Options

Two program options are available:
1. Morning program (four day)-- Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
2. Afternoon program (two day)-- Monday and Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Purpose
The purpose of this program shall be to provide two half-day early childhood experiences for preschool children and their families. The program shall be utilized to provide preservice learning experiences for Child and Family Studies students. The program will benefit the child and the family as well as the Eastern Kentucky University and Richmond communities.

Program Goals
The learning opportunities emerging within the Burrier Child Development Center community are designed to emphasize the development of the whole child; socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, linguistically, and creatively.

Specifically, consideration is given to:

  • 1. Establishing a positive family-school partnership which will contribute to a mutual understanding of the child and promote unconditional positive regard.


  • 2. Assisting the child and family in becoming comfortable in the school setting with new peers,adults, environment and routines.


  • 3. Fostering the development of each child's unique personality, learning styles, and modalities for self-expression.


  • 4. Supporting children in developing a respect for self and others.


  • 5. Enhancing children's self-esteem as positive self-esteem is the foundation for realization of individual potential.


  • 6. Guiding children in becoming aware of similarities and differences which characterize individuals; encouraging non- judgmental acceptance as well as appreciation for individual capabilities.


  • 7. Supporting children in understanding, accepting, and expressing feelings in constructive and safe ways (acknowledge emotional state, talk about expression, and demonstrate appropriate ways to "enact" feelings).


  • 8. Providing children with appropriate alternatives for resolving conflict, based on age and stage of development, and structure for developing self-control.


  • 9. Arranging learning opportunities which reflect the interests and experiences of each child and family incorporating their immediate environment and culture as well as ethnic heritage.


  • 10. Planning many experiences, both indoors and outdoors, which enhance children's body awareness, spatial orientation, sensory integration, motor planning, and development of large and small muscles.


  • 11. Fostering children's language development and communication skills through many opportunities rich in print, listening, speaking, reading signs and symbols, and experimenting with writing tools.


  • 12. Providing creative experiences and materials for children to express themselves through art, dramatic play, block building and construction, as well as music and movement.


  • 13. Stimulating independent thinking and problem solving skills through discovery experiences and investigations.


  • 14. Guiding and supporting children in the development of social skills that facilitate group work through project activities and circle time.


  • 15. Fostering appreciation of beauty in the natural environment and respect for animal and plant life in the immediate community.

    • Sponsorship
    This program is a nonprofit early childhood program sponsored by Eastern Kentucky University. It is administered through the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences within the College of Health Sciences.

    Licensure and Accreditation
    The Burrier Child Development Center is a state licensed Type I program. It is Four STAR rated from the state of Kentucky's Quality Rating System, and is an accredited early childhood program through the National Academy, National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Kentucky state license, 4-STAR rating, and the accreditation certificate are framed and displayed inside the classroom (to the left of the door leading to the hallway).

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