Local elected officials, BBC staff, [childcare workers?] and student parents cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of BCC’s Early Childhood Center within the BCC campus on Friday, April 5, 2024.
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Bronx Community College (BCC) now has an infant and toddler program to help alleviate the burden of student parents who are in pursuit of a degree and trying to raise a child at the same time.
On Friday, April 5, BCC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the institution’s Early Childhood Center infant and toddler program, which will provide more than just childcare, but also a commitment to student parents in blending quality education with family support.
The celebratory event, held on BCC’s campus located in the University Heights section of the Bronx, was attended by local elected officials, BBC staff, child care workers, student parents and others, who witnessed the official opening of the school’s new childcare center, which will make the lives of BCC student parents easier while they pursue a betterment of education.
Children who attend the Early Childhood Center will participate in age-appropriate activities such as puppetry, sign language instruction and other hands-on learning, while also receive music education on a weekly basis.
The Early Childhood Center, a nationally accredited state-of-the-art full service facility, will allow BCC student parents to focus on their education and have less distractions, knowing that their children are safe, well-fed and well-attended to in a creative and nurturing environment, while they develop and grow with other children in a group setting.
Dr. Manny Lopez, interim vice president of Bronx Community College, emceed the ribbon-cutting ceremony and introduced each of the event’s speakers.
“Success results from parents, from what they pass on to us,” said Dr. Milton Santiago, interim president of Bronx Community College. “I’m happy…
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