OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING PROGRAMS
Neighborhood Centers operates 4 Early Childhood Learning located throughout the West Side of Corpus Christi in predominantly lower income neighborhood. We operate from 6:00 am to 6:oo pm, Monday thru Friday. Our fees are on a sliding scaler basis and are based on a percentage of the Federal Poverty Level set by the U.S Health and Human Services Department. We are a Texas Workforce Service provider. We are also one of the founding agencies with the United Way of the Coastal Bend.
CURRICULUM & LEARNING JOURNEY
Our History & Transition to Early Learning
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi (NCCC) has provided child care services since the early 1960s, initially focusing on safe supervision while parents worked. Over time, our mission evolved to emphasize early learning and structured education.
Key milestones in our curriculum development:
- 2016 – NCCC funded a Curriculum Director position, promoting a Director to lead the transition from child care to Early Learning Centers.
- 2017 – Awarded a Texas Workforce Commission grant to implement the FrogStreet Curriculum across all facilities.
- 2021 – Introduced ChildPilot classroom management software and deployed handheld tablets for digital learning documentation and parent communication.
A STRUCTURED APPROACH TO LEARNING
Our curriculum aligns with child development stages, ensuring children learn at the right pace through:
- Play-Based Learning – Encouraging physical, social, and cognitive growth through active exploration.
- Integrated Subjects – Connecting math, science, and literacy through hands-on activities like cooking projects and interactive storytelling.
INVESTING IN STAFF DEVELOPMENT
We are committed to staff training, mentoring, and retention, despite challenges in competitive teacher salaries.
To support our educators, we offer:
- In-house training and education at no cost to employees.
- A positive work environment that fosters professional growth.
- A focus on staff retention, ensuring consistency and high-quality instruction.
By strengthening our curriculum and investing in staff, we continue to enhance early learning opportunities for children in our community.