The Carroll County Child Development Center will hold its next socialization event for the Home-Based program on Tuesday.
They will gather at the Carroll County Extension Office from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 for pumpkin painting, food, an activity for the children and story time.
Home-Based Services is led by Jennifer Ellis and Erika Cruz. They are assigned to teach parents to be their child’s first teacher. The Home-Based option is intended for children from 6 weeks to 3 years old.There are services for pregnant mothers as well.
In recent months, the CCCDC has offered a nature walk at Camp KYSOC, a back-to-school splash bash and an event centered around apples. Anyone is welcome to attend, not just parents.
“We offer various times, both morning and afternoon, for parents to try and attend,” Ellis said, adding that they encourage parents to make suggestions for future events.
“We encourage families to mingle and socialize with others,” she said. “Socializations are part of the home-based option and we ask that families attend at least one, if not both, each month.”
Home-Based Services does have a bilingual teacher.
“Home-Based is a wonderful opportunity for parents to have extra support in the convenience of their home,” Ellis said. She noted they can meet in other places with families, but a parent or legal guardian of the child must be present. Each home visit is 90 minutes one time a week. Parents choose the activities from the CCCDC curriculum.
“We work around the family’s schedule, including evening hours to accommodate working parents,” Ellis said.
Anyone who is interested in the program should call the Carroll County Child Development Center at 502-732-7016.