
ecdc
(Early Childhood Development Center)
In 1974, the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) was established in partnership with CCHP and the Junior League of New York. Parents with children up to three years old can enroll in ECDC classes to learn the principles of childhood development and gain on-going support and guidance through a facilitated group setting.
Parent-education groups are led by parent educators, all of whom are former ECDC participants themselves, and follow a curriculum created by ECDC staff.
In a small group setting, parents can share their questions, learn what to expect and how to respond to their child’s changing needs. Groups meet weekly, and are organized by the child’s birthdate to discuss issues of normal childhood development with other parents of children the same age.
To learn more, please contact Becky Thomas at rthomas@cchphealthcare.org or Thea Obstler at tobstler@cchphealthcare.org. You can also call 212.360.7803 or 212.360.7407.
M, Th, F 9:00AM - 5:00PM & Tu, W 9:00AM - 7:30PM
1900 2nd Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10029
The curriculum for ECDC is structured around the following topics:
0 - 5 Months
Development of Basic Trust
Mother’s Feelings
Comforting vs. Spoiling
Play
Sleeping and Feeding
6-12 Months
Setting Limits
Enjoyment of Child as a Person
Parental Expectations
Family Romance
13-18 Months
Daily Routines
Motor and Language Development
Father’s Role
Attachment and Separation
19-23 Months
Speech Development
Two’s – Terrific or Terrible
Discipline vs. Punishment
Self-control and Accepting Delay
24-29 Months
Toilet Training
Issues of Independence
Spacing of Children
Sharing and Taking Turns
30-36 Months
Readiness for Pre-School
Imagination
Learning to Play with Others
Effects of Technology and Screen Time
Protecting Your Child
Sibling Groups
Self-Esteem
Rivalry
Competition
Dealing with Anger