Vision

The NKU Early Childhood Center will be the premier early care and education program in Northern Kentucky. 

Mission

It is the mission of the NKU Early Childhood Center to provide a high quality early care and education program to children of all abilities, their families and the communities we serve by working collaboratively with parents, university departments and community resources, to access services which benefit the children, parents and staff in our program and promote lifelong learning. We will serve as a model program and training site for NKU students and the larger community. 

Goals

Goal 1:    Offer a quality environment and program that meets or exceeds national standards that will facilitate children’s growth and development thereby setting the stage for school success and life long learning. (Learner Centered, Excellence, Multiculturalism, Ensure Institutional Effectiveness, Character, Confidence, Competence and Community of NKU Students)

Goal 2:      To support student parents to achieve their educational goals by providing a safe, quality environment for their children while attending classes. (Access with the opportunity to succeed)

Goal 3:      Collaborate with university departments (e.g., education, social work, human services, nursing, psychology, accounting, marketing, business) to provide University students with a setting for observations, practicum experiences, research and internships related to the field of Early Care and Education. (Collegiality and Collaboration, Enrich the Student Experience)

Goal 4:    Serve as a recruitment tool and support retention efforts of NKU for students, staff and faculty. (Broaden Access, Enhance Academic Quality, Enhance Recruitment and Retention)

Goal 5:    Serve as a model program and training site for the larger community regarding quality care for children. (Public Engagement)