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Balls, Books and Blocks Father’s Day Event
GCDC Preschool celebrated Father’s Day by partnering with Rutgers Southern Regional Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. During this event the children and their fathers had a chance to build with blocks, complete an obstacle course, parachute play, read books together and have a snack. Our little learners had a great time celebrating Father’s Day […]
Read More....GCDC Celebrated Its Lucky 55th Anniversary on June 5
GCDC happily celebrated its Lucky 55th Anniversary on June 5 at the Bonesaw Brewing Company’s Lager Loft. Some highlights included fun casino games, delicious food and desserts, Bonesaw Brewing drinks, a commendation from our Senate and Assembly, an original song, cool basket prizes and just an all around awesome time! Thank you to EVERYONE […]
Read More....GCDC Participates in A Day Without Childcare
Monday, May 13, 2024 was called “A Day Without Childcare”. On this day, we joined with others in the state of New Jersey to advocate for funding, from the state level, for affordable, quality childcare. Currently funding has run out and the extra Covid funds that childcare centers have been using to keep the industry […]
Read More....Internships at GCDC
Glassboro Child Development Centers was recently awarded a $24,000 Career Accelerator Internship Program Grant (CAIPG) from the Department of Labor to create summer internships for undergraduate and recently graduated college students. “We will be able to employ six part time special support staff to work with our children in each summer camp, to support successful […]
Read More....GCDC Named Nonprofit Of The Year
Glassboro Child Development Centers has been serving Gloucester County since 1969 and was recently named Nonprofit of the Year by the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce at its 20th Annual Community Service Awards. Joan Dillon, Executive Director, who joined GCDC in 1988, told the crowd, “Nonprofits exist to fill gaps for the community – many […]
Read More....GCDC 1st Annual Basketball Tournament
On Friday, March 15th, GCDC hosted the 1st Annual Basketball Tournament, JURASSIC at Bowe vs. Glassboro Police Athletic League. In a display of skill and teamwork, JURASSIC triumphed over the PAL team. The event blended sportsmanship with community spirit, creating an unforgettable experience for our Bowe children and families. Photos of GCDC 1st Annual […]
Read More....Author Kathleen Lindsey Visits Glassboro Child Development Centers
Author Kathleen Lindsey visited our PreK and RASKEL children in honor of Black History Month. The children enjoyed food from Oliver’s Twist restaurant, listened to a reading of “Miss Mattie’s Apron” and made their very own aprons.
Read More....Black History Month Celebrations
Our JURASSIC and Horizon programs celebrated Black History Month featuring music and culture. GCDC staff member, Hope Campbell and her sorority sisters of Rowan University’s Theta Mu chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, spoke about the Divine 9, which are the historical African American sororities and fraternities. Afterwards, the ladies spoke about their organization’s […]
Read More....Glassboro Child Development Centers Featured on United Way Website
The Glassboro Child Development Centers were recently featured on the United Way of NJ Website. The article spotlights our focus on children with special needs and the United In Care funded summer program at Glassboro Child Development Center that focuses on pandemic-related child development issues.
Read More....Bombas Donates 3,000 Socks to GCDC
GCDC is feeling grateful to Bombas who generously donated 3,000 socks to our agency. Did you know that for every one item purchased from Bombas, the company donates one clothing item to those in need? We were able to touch our families, staff, United in Care child care provider families and local shelters with this […]
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