Preparing and Caring for Children of All Nations
Our Story
At Embassy Row Child Development Center (ERCDC), we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from around the world to grow and thrive. Our journey began in 2009, when Embassy Church recognized the pressing need for preschool education in Northwest DC. After researching ways to meet this need, Embassy Church prepared their facility to house the legendary St. Albans Early Childhood Center until 2016. Having learned valuable lessons from this experience, Embassy Church transformed their preschool space to create the new home of ERCDC. Since February 2017, we have been dedicated to providing the highest quality care and education to preschool children in an international and multicultural environment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest quality care and education for preschool children in an international and multicultural environment, by professional educators who are inspired, guided, and enabled by Christian love. We achieve this mission by embracing a set of values that guide our daily operations.
Our Values
- Development: We believe in providing an age-appropriate curriculum and numerous extra-curricular learning experiences in faith, art, music, language, and recreation. This allows children to develop academically and socially in a fun and engaging environment.
- Diversity: We celebrate the diversity of nationalities, cultures, faiths, and languages, as well as economic and social experiences. This helps children understand and appreciate their individuality and the richness of human experience.
- Unity: We believe that despite our differences, we are united by our common humanity. We encourage children to appreciate what brings us together as human beings - family, friendships, growth, and learning.
- Creativity: We foster a loving and affirming environment that encourages creative expression in lessons, story-telling, artistry, and songs.
- Compassion: We emphasize the importance of kindness, loving expressions, and support for one another.
- Communication: We prioritize open, honest, and constructive communication between directors, teachers, parents, and students.
Our Team
At ERCDC, we are proud of our team of dedicated administrative staff, lead teachers, and support staff. Our administrative team is led by Ms. Diana Diaz, Director, and Ms. Elica Mendez, Administrative Assistant. Our lead teachers have degrees in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and our staff have undergone training in CPR, First Aid, and COVID-19 protocols.
Our Program
We offer a comprehensive curriculum that caters to children from 6 weeks to 12 months old. Our experienced teachers, Ms. Sarai and Ms. Gisela, lead our "Guppies A" and "Guppies B" classes, respectively.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about our programs and services, please feel free to reach out to us at info@embassyrowchildren.com or visit us at 3855 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Overall Experience
Embassy Row Child Development Center (ERCDC) has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who have sent their children to this daycare. The common thread throughout the reviews is the exceptional care and attention provided by the teachers and administrators. Parents praise the daycare's ability to provide a nurturing environment that fosters their child's development, engagement, and long-term growth.
Communication and Care
The reviewers appreciate the excellent communication from the daycare, highlighting the responsiveness of the staff and teachers. They also mention that the daycare takes the time to involve parents in their child's daily schedule, keeping them informed and updated about their child's activities.
Quality of Care and Activities
The daycare is commended for its emphasis on providing a range of activities, including free play, outdoor time, and special events. Parents are impressed with the teachers' ability to engage children in fun and educational activities, including language and cultural learning.
Conclusion
Overall, the reviews portray ERCDC as a top-notch daycare that provides an exceptional experience for children. Parents appreciate the dedication and care of the staff, the quality of activities, and the sense of community among the families.
