Hope Child Development Center

This past week, HCDC came together to celebrate the incredible dads, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father figures who show up with love every day.

From classroom celebrations filled with special activities and sweet treats to our "Tie One On!" Activity Station, where children customized paper ties, enjoyed a donut, and posed for photos by the Book Den, every moment was a celebration of the love, laughter, and connections that make our Hope community so special.

Thank you for making our Dads & Donuts celebration so memorable. We loved sharing this special day with our Hope families and are grateful to be part of your children's stories.

Wishing everyone, here and in spirit, a Happy Father's Day from all of us at Hope Child Development Center and Hope For New Haven! 💙

On Family Friday, we wrapped up a wonderful Week of the Young Child with lots of love and positivity. We want to say thank you to all of our families for being part of the celebration. Your presence, support, and involvement mean so much to your children and to our school community.

reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers. When families and schools work together, children feel supported, confident, and ready to learn.

Thank you for partnering with us and for making this week so special!

On Artsy Thursday, it was all about creativity, imagination, and self-expression across our classrooms!

In our Newborn class, our babies explored sponge painting, taking in new colors and textures through a gentle, sensory experience.

Our Primary Toddlers participated in a hands-on sensory art activity using paint and a variety of tools. As they created, they strengthened fine motor skills and explored their own ideas. Teachers supported the experience with open-ended questions, encouraging language and social interaction throughout.

In Pre-K, students had the freedom to paint, draw, and create without strict rules, giving them space to fully express their imagination. As they shared their work, they also built language skills. One student proudly shared, “I made this for my mom because she loves pink.” Moments like these show how art connects creativity with communication and meaning.

In our Academy classroom, our students n explored different materials through painting, crafting, and Play-Doh. The room was full of color, creativity, and joyful mess as they made their own unique masterpieces.

National Association for the Education of Young Children highlights that open-ended art experiences help children think, problem solve, and create while building fine motor, social, and language skills.

Art + fun + a little bit of mess = the perfect day!

Join us to get a FREE hands-on help signing up for Sparkler, a free app filled with fun, play-based activities that support your child’s growth and development. Representatives will be on-site to guide you through the process and answer any questions for our Sparkler Enrollment & Orientation Session on Friday, April 17 from 8:00 am–12:00 pm.

Participation is strongly encouraged, as this session supports eligibility for the Early Start Grant. Plus, families who sign up during the event will receive a special goodie bag!

Please check your email for full details. We look forward to seeing you!