About CCEP

The philosophy of UNCG’s Child Care Education Program is rooted in an emergent, child-centered approach-where meaningful learning unfolds through active, hands-on exploration that honors each child’s age, individuality, and culture.

We champion social-emotional growth as the foundation for all lifelong learning. Through an emergent curriculum that dynamically evolves from children’s natural curiosity, play, and emerging inquiry, we seamlessly integrate physical, language, literacy, cognitive, STEM, social studies, the arts, and language acquisition to cultivate the whole child.

CCEP provides a teacher training and research facility for the campus. It is a resource for community organizations seeking information on quality care and education for young children.

Our main purpose

CCEP provides quality early childhood education to children from infancy to 5 years, regardless of ability level or economic status.

CCEP seeks to enroll a population that reflects the diversity of the Greensboro/Guilford County community including:

• Children with and without disabilities
• Children from various cultures and family structures

Factors such as age, gender, ethnic background and ability levels are considered in this decision.

CCEP is a Lab School

A laboratory school is a center of educational excellence where research, teacher training, and high-quality early childhood care come together. As a lab school at UNCG, CCEP serves a dual purpose: providing young children with a rich, Inquiry-driven environment grounded in an emergent curriculum, while serving as a model training ground for future educators and a hub for child development research. In our classrooms, learning naturally unfolds from children’s innate curiosity, play, and authentic inquiries, guided by skilled teachers who document and extend their discoveries.

NAECY Accredited+

This top-tier recognition assures families that their children receive care in a safe, responsive, and highly enriched learning environment led by expert educators.

NAEYC accreditation is a mark of exceptional quality in early childhood education. At CCEP, we are proud to hold the highest 5-Star Rated License, reflecting our commitment to maintaining the rigorous standards set by both the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE).