Preschool/Child Development Center
Sechler Hall 12th Street at Virginia Silver City, NM  88061   Phone:    (575)538-6344 Fax:          (575)538-6405
Early Childhood Development Director Terry Anderson   Early Childhood Programs Manager Grace Wallin   Administrative Assistant Cindy Martinez   Family Support Consultant Angel Toyota-Sharpe   School Age Coordinator Susie Medina   Early Childhood Education Ann Crestman   Center Cooks Patricia Ross	Mission Statement We at Western New Mexico University Preschool/Child Development Center are committed to setting up an environment that respects and appreciates the uniqueness of each child and family. Awareness, respect, sensitivity, and appreciation for diversity that cuts across gender, class, race, culture, language and exceptionality will be our goal. The curriculum reflects congruency between school and child and the family structure, it is child-centered and developmentally appropriate. We believe our curriculum will enhance the child's awareness of social justice.
Early Childhood Teacher (mentors, model teachers and advocates for the early childhood profession)   Patricia Arriola Norma Bender Dawn Burns Irma Flores Shannon Gideon Charlene Gomez Sandra Gutierrez Lynn Lewis Rosemary Martinez Diane Ortiz Tiffiny Peelman Diana Portillo Lisa Rubin	The Preschool/Child Development Center at Western New Mexico University...   Is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childcare Programs. Developmentally appropriate curriculum focuses on individualizing and maximizing opportunities for young children's thinking and achievement by developing the "whole child". Serves as a laboratory site to provide field experiences for WNMU students, allowing the student to integrate knowledge and skills in a quality setting. Is committed to setting up an environment that respects and appreciates the uniqueness and diversity of each child and family. Staff demonstrates proactive leadership, as they serve as mentors, model teachersand advocates for the early childhood profession. This environment respects and appreciates the uniqueness and diversity of each child and family. Follows developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on development of the "whole child". All meals (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) are served at no additional cost to the parent through the Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program.