Registration open for the Child Development Center’s summer program
Enrollment is underway for the summer program for children ages 6-12 at the ACCA Child Development Center.
The bilingual, full-day program runs from June 16 to Aug. 15, at the CDC, located at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale.
Activities include arts and crafts, technology, engineering, math, cooking, sports, science experiments, outdoor adventures, and more. Experienced instructors will focus on building teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Food is included.
For more information, call the CDC at 703-256-0100. Enroll by May 1 for a $100 discount.
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The CDC has about 40 slots available for its preschool program for children ages 3, 4, and 5. The program operates year-round Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Visit this page for enrollment forms.
Financial assistance is available to qualified families on a sliding-scale basis. About 20 percent of families pay full price, says Executive Director Maria-Isabel Ballivian.
Until recently, the CDC had a waitlist. Now, the program needs to enroll more children. Ballivian attributes that change to several factors: There are more preschool options in the area, some parents fear deportation if they share their personal information, and parents who lost their jobs are staying home to care for their children.
