Children of America Targets New Jersey as Part of National Expansion.DELRAY BEACH Delray Beach, resort city (1990 pop. 47,181), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled 1895, inc. 1911. Mostly residential, Delray Beach is also the trade center for a citrus-fruit and vegetable-growing region. , Fla. -- World Wide Child Care Corp. (Pink Sheets:WWCC WWCC Walla Walla Community College (Washington state) WWCC Western Wyoming Community College WWCC World Wheelchair Curling Championship WWCC Wor-Wic Community College (Maryland) ) announces that its subsidiary Children of America, a leading provider of childcare and after-school programs throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic states Mid-At·lan·tic States See Middle Atlantic States. Noun 1. Mid-Atlantic states - a region of the eastern United States comprising New York and New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland U.S.A. , has signed a lease for a new center in Voorhees, New Jersey. This lease marks ongoing expansion in New Jersey reflected by the opening of a center in Oakhurst scheduled for January 2008. Other locations are planned for Aberdeen, East Brunswick, Edison, Hillsborough, Marlboro, Manalapan, Morgansville, North Brunswick, Sewell, Sicklerville, South Plainfield South Plainfield, borough (1990 pop. 20,489), Middlesex co., NE N.J.; inc. 1926. It is the seat of several research and consulting firms and has plants that make chemicals, plastics, spices and flavorings, cosmetics, rubber products, pigments, electrical machinery, , Wayne and Old Bridge. The 10,000 square foot Voorhees center is located on Route 73. The announcement was made jointly by Thad Pryor, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , and Jim Perretty, executive vice president. "New Jersey is a key state in our rapid expansion," said Pryor. "Based on our research, there is significant demand for our centers and our approach to early childhood education." The company currently operates 13 centers in Virginia and Pennsylvania and will open 32 additional facilities by 2008 in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Curriculum Designed By National Expert Children of America's learning curriculum is designed by Dr. Vicki Folds, one of the nation's leading child development experts. The unique education program includes: * "Tray Tasking" - Play innovation proven to develop early reading and writing skills. * "Old Towne Colony" - Interactive early American town teaches through fun activities. * Baby signs for infants and Spanish for preschoolers * Phonological Awareness Phonological awareness is the conscious sensitivity to the sound structure of language. It includes the ability to auditorily distinguish parts of speech, such as syllables and phonemes. Literacy Screening (PALS) Rigorous Safety Standards Each center is designed with stringent safety features to protect every child. These include: * PIN Required - Parents must use a unique PIN to get access. It's also used to monitor each child's arrival and departure. * Internet Monitoring - Remote video monitoring is provided through AlwaysCloseBy.com. * Safe Play Areas - Outdoor play areas designed with rigorous safety features. About Children Of America Founded in 1999, Children of America is a leading provider of childcare and after-school programs and pioneer of "tray tasking," a learning tool proven to promote early reading and writing skills. Children of America is a subsidiary of World Wide Child Care Corp. (WWCC), formerly known as International Child Care Corp. (ICCR ICCR Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility ICCR Indian Council for Cultural Relations (New Delhi, India) ICCR Interdisciplinary Centre for Comparative Research ICCR Industrial Combustion Coordinated Rulemaking (EPA) ). Website: www.childrenofamerica.com. |
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