The Children's Guild

Established in 1863, St. Ann s was chartered by President Abraham Lincoln. It offers care services for underprivileged women and children. It offers various medical services, including nursing, prenatal and postpartum follow-up care, and labor and delivery. The home offers various parenthood training, which includes instruction in caring for infants, family life education and child development. St. Ann s offers classes in household management, which includes cooking, shopping, budgeting and housekeeping. It also offers educational classes in junior and senior high school subjects, preparation for civil service exams and general equivalency diploma preparation. Additionally, St. Ann s offers various recreation programs, including arts and crafts, cultural and sports events, shopping trips and swimming. St. Ann s also offers residential center and day care program for children. It is located in Hyattsville, Md.

TPCDC employs a well-qualified and highly dedicated staff. All staff are certified by Maryland s Child Care Licensing Division and participate in regular professional training. TPCDC prides itself on attracting superior staff and retaining them for many years. The Takoma Park Child Development Center ( TPCDC ) is a private, nonprofit early childhood program serving children ages eighteen months to twelve years. The Center is located in the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church ( TPPC ), in Takoma Park's historic district. TPCDC was founded in 1981 as a mission of TPPC. In 1997, TPCDC became an independently operated 501 ( c ) program. Center church maintain a positive and supportive relationship. When TPCDC was first founded, it served just a few children, many of whom were affiliated with TPPC. Over the years, as the community's needs and demographics changed, so did our Center. The organization grew in size, and new programs, such as the Toddler Program and the School-Age Program, were created. In addition, TPCDC adopted flexible enrollment options to meet the varying child care needs of families. Today, TPCDC serves more than ninety families, and is a well-established and respected part of the Takoma Park community.

Founded in 1931, Lafayette Elementary School is a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools, which operates over 180 elementary, middle and high schools. The school serves more than 500 students in prekindergarten through grade six. Its general academic curriculum includes reading, writing, math and science. It provides special education classes for gifted and talented students. Lafayette Elementary School offers the English Language Learners program. The school also provides various before- and after-school programs. It offers a foreign language program and conducts sessions in bilingual education. In addition, it provides food and guidance counseling. The school s staff includes a psychologist, librarian and social worker. Lafayette Elementary School is located in Washington, D.C.