On Tuesday, April 24th, White Birch Community Center hosted a visit from the director of the federal Child Care Bureau, Dr. Shannon Rudisill. Dr. Rudisill was joined by several directors from the New Hampshire Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Network to discuss issues related to child care quality and access.
White Birch Community Center was selected as a visit site due to the significant improvements in quality achieved in the past several years as well as for its unique and inspiring outdoor environments. During her visit, Dr. Rudisill remarked how impressed she was with the respectful environments created for children and families and was most intrigued by the tremendous advances the early education programs had made in building developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for all children.
In 2012, White Birch Community Center celebrates its 30th year of serving the citizens of the greater Henniker community. What a fitting tribute to have recognition and admiration from a visitor from Washington, D.C.!
White Birch Community Center website
In the photo (from left to right):
Julie Choiniere (Lakes Region Community Services, CCR&R)
Sandy Alonzo (White Mountains Community College, CCR&R)
Bobbie Gaudette (Executive Director, White Birch Community Center)
Dr. Shannon Rudisill (Director, Federal Child Care Bureau)
Michael Freeman (Director, School Age Programs, White Birch Community Center)
Cindy Wallace (Easter Seals Child Care Resource and Referral)
Sue Foley (Program Specialist, NH Child Care Bureau)
Tracy Pond (Southern NH Services, CCR&R)
