The Patricia Carter Child Care Center

The Patricia Carter Child Care Center of Nazareth College (PCCCC) is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. We believe that the goal of early childhood education is to provide opportunities for children to learn about themselves and their world through stimulating, hands-on activities. Play is a strong component of our program, whether child- or teacher-directed, allowing children the freedom to explore and observe their environment in ways that suit them individually.

PCCCC provides a low teacher to child ratio (1:6 for three year olds and 1:7 for four year olds), which allows for individualization and quality care. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided on a daily basis.
Daily schedules are set up to provide active and quiet periods; individual, small and large group experiences; fine and gross motor activities; snacks, lunch and rest time.

Children must be at least two years and ten months of age and toilet trained to enter PCCCC. The Center will provide wraparound care for those children in kindergarten and will continue to care for them through the summer following kindergarten. PCCCC gives preference to the college's students, staff and faculty. Members of the community are welcome on a space available basis. A registration fee of $30.00 is required with the completion of all enrollment materials.


PCCCC operates weekdays from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 49 weeks per year; it is closed one week in August and two weeks during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Tuition is not charged during these breaks.
The Patricia Carter Child Care Center of Nazareth College is licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and is working to regain accreditation through NAEYC.


An application and current fees can be found by clicking Application and Fees.  For more information call PCCCC at (585) 389-2505.