About Kiddies Kollege Christian Center
OUR HISTORY...
Kiddies Kollege Christian Center is an extension of Kiddies Kollege, Inc., founded in 1947 by Laura W. Shumate to provide quality childcare and support for working families throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C.
In 1996, Laura's grandson, Chad Shumate, founded Kiddies Kollege Christian Center in Laurel, Maryland. Prior to opening the Laurel location, Chad served as Managing Director of his grandmother's centers throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Today, Kiddies Kollege Christian Center proudly continues a 79+ year family legacy of caring for children. We remain committed to providing exceptional preschool education, a superior curriculum, highly qualified staff, and a clean, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Laura W. Shumate
PHILOSOPHY
KKCC encourages and provides opportunities for students to interact with peers while developing their knowledge, talents, and understanding of the world around them. Our learning experiences are thoughtfully designed to meet each child's age, skill level, abilities, and developmental needs.
We provide a balanced combination of child-initiated and teacher-led activities in a supportive classroom environment. We recognize and celebrate each child's unique interests, abilities, personality, and learning style.
At KKCC, we value and respect the diverse cultural, family, racial, and ethnic backgrounds of every child and family in our community.
MISSION
The mission of Kiddies Kollege Christian Center is to provide a warm, stimulating, safe, affordable, and high-quality preschool program that nurtures the social, emotional, spiritual, and academic development of children in the greater Laurel community.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Kiddies Kollege Christian Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or physical or mental disability in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, or programs.
KKCC welcomes students of all races, colors, and national or ethnic origins and provides equal access to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities offered by the Center.
Organization & Religious Affiliation
Kiddies Kollege Christian Center, Inc. is a non-denominational organization. Our program is funded entirely through tuition. No church or denomination directs, funds, or approves our activities, curriculum, or policies.
As a Christian Center, we strive to provide a nurturing environment that reflects Christian values while welcoming and respecting families from all backgrounds.