Double D Early Learning Lab
Welcome
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Double D Early Learning Lab. We are pleased that you have chosen to participate in our program. We hope that this experience will prove to be a positive one and are looking forward to having your child with us.
Purpose
The Double D Early Learning Lab has been in existence for over forty years as an in school career experience for high school students. Students working in the Early Learning Lab are sophomores, juniors and seniors. The program provides an opportunity to learn about child development through hands-on experiences within a supervised classroom laboratory setting. Please remember that this is a teaching program for the benefit of the high school students and not a private school.
Goals
Double D Early Learning Lab has two primary goals:
*To provide an opportunity for high school students to gain an understanding of the development of children and the career area of Early Childhood Education.
*To provide an environment for young children that encourages growth of the whole child, in all areas of development.
Philosophy
Double D Early Learning Lab is a developmentally appropriate school, which provides opportunities for children to grow in the following domains of development: physical, emotional/social, cognitive and language. The children learn through their play experiences. Our program promotes self-esteem, independence and social-emotional development.
This program is designed to:
- Provide a warm supportive environment and initiate life long learning
- Promote a varied range of language experiences
- Foster pre-math and pre-science experiences through active exploration using age appropriate materials
- Encourage curiosity, creativity, and self-esteem through child centered activities
- Provide opportunities for children to develop problem solving and social skills
FAQ
What ages do you accept?
We accept toilet trained children ages 3 through 5.
What is the cost?
The cost is $200 per semester for a total of $400 for the year.
How many days a week?
We have school 4 days a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
How do I enroll?
Please see the ‘Contact Us’ below for information and call or email the high school teachers.
What are the hours?
7:45am-12:45pm
Is food provided?
We provide a daily snack to the children, but families are required to bring a daily lunch for their child.
Will there be a nap or rest time?
No, we will not have a dedicated nap or rest time.
Where are you located?
We are located inside the south building of David Douglas High School.
What is your yearly schedule?
The Double D Early Learning Lab is open for operation from Mid-October through the end of May/early June. We will be closed for four weeks between the end of January and the end of February.
A calendar is made available at the beginning of each semester.
We do follow the David Douglas High School calendar and schedule. If inclement weather or other reasons cause the high school to close, we will also be closed. Also, if there is a delay opening at the high school, we will be closed that day.
What is an Early Learning Lab?
An Early Learning Lab is a classroom staffed by high school “teachers”. These students are enrolled in Childhood Education levels 1, 2 and 3. During the school day, the students work with the children on a variety of lessons, activities, observations and assessments. Every Wednesday the high school students complete classwork on various early childhood topics. If you would like more information on their coursework and textbooks please feel free to ask.
Enrollment Form
Contact Us
Double D Early Learning Lab
1500 SE 130th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
503-262-4421
Raluca Cook – High School AM Teacher
raluca_cook@ddsd40.org
Connie Sloan – High School PM Teacher
connie_sloan@ddsd40.org
Maria Dinca – Teacher Assistant
maria_dinca@ddsd40.org
Summer contact information: June 14 to August 26
During the summer we do not have access to the Early Learning Lab phone number.
Please e-mail for summer applications and enrollment.
