Welcome
Hello Families!
We are so lucky to welcome you into our community here at Charlotte Children’s Center (CCC)! A place where we hope to support you and your families by providing family-centered, child-driven care. We not only want to provide reassurance that your child/children are safe, but that they are being supported in learning about themselves, trusting their bodies, their minds, and their curiosity as they navigate this world.
I, Erika Towne (she/her), earned my Master’s Degree in Early Education with a focus on Administration from Champlain College. I have worked in Early Education for over ten years, in every possible position from volunteer, substitute, assistant teacher, lead teacher, and director! I have been a director for seven years and started and led a preschool program in Burlington for most of those years. I believe strongly in allowing children to be the architects of their days as they construct their own knowledge of the world around them. Through observation and interactions, I strive to provide each child with the materials and language they need to expand upon their interests and needs on a daily basis. I place great emphasis on nature connections, outdoor play, and age-appropriate risk-taking in order to help children build resilience and develop an appreciation for the natural world.
I know that parents are a child’s first teacher, and as such, you know your child better than anyone! Together with our educators, we can collaborate to support you and your child through these first five years as they develop a sense of identity and make sense of their experiences in a community-driven, child-led nurturing environment.
I look forward to embarking on the early education journey with you and your child!
Warmly,
Erika Towne, M.Ed (she/her)
Program Director and Early Educator