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Welcome to Norma Gray Early Learning Center

    
The Norma Gray Early Learning Center was established in 1973 as part of a statewide system of regional early childhood centers, under guidelines by the Governor’s Office and the State Department of Education. This Demonstration Day Care Project was the first program in the community to serve children as young as two years of age.  In 1975 the center was again the first to enroll children with special needs.

     In 1986, Early Learning and its companion demonstration childcare program were the first childcare centers in WV to be accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.  In 1997, the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Families also recognized Early Learning for its exemplary practices.

     The center was renamed the Norma Gray Early Learning Center to honor River Valley Child Development Services’ executive director and founder for her contributions to early care and education throughout the community and state.   Over the years the center has helped thousands of tri-state families care for and educate their young children. 

  For more information email:Nereida Smith  nsmith@rvcds.org
 


 

 All employees of River Valley Child Development Services’ programs are mandated reporters to WVDHHR Child Protective Services.

 All employees of River Valley Child Development Services’ programs are covered by liability insurance as required by WV State Licensing Regulations.

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Upcoming Events

 April 19-23 Week of the Young Child 

April 20th  Parade at Pullman Square 10am 

April 23  Center closed staff attending the Huntington Area Early Childhood Conference

 April 23 and 24 Parent work days, see Miss Ashley for more information

Currently enrolling for Cabell County Preschool program.  We are a collaboration site for Cabell County PreK. (more information about Pre K)
 


We serve children 6 weeks to the start of kindergarten.  Teachers keep assessments on each child and four times a year conduct parent teacher conferences.  We are open 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday. 

We are closed:

Three times a year for mandatory staff trainings in April, August, and October

New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day


Accredited by: the National Association for the Education of Young Children
(click on link to see video)

Licensed by: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Inspected by:  Cabell County Department of Health & West Virginia State Fire Marshall

 Participant in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program

(The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer)

Staff

Center Director - Lynn McGinley


Infant 1
Diana-Teacher
BJ-Assistant Teacher


Infant 2
Crystal-Teacher
Elizabeth-Assistant Teacher


Toddler 1
Ashley-Teacher
Jenna-Assistant Teacher


Toddler 2
Katie-Teacher
Stephanie-Assistant Teacher


Pre-K
Ronda-Teacher
Amanda-Assistant Teacher


Nutrition Specialist - Cate


Subs -  Desiree, Ingrid, Jenny, Marty Meagan


  Norma Gray Early Learning Center is going green
We have partnered with Planet Green in a fundraising effort to collect empty cartridges and used cell phones. It’s a great way to raise money while helping our environment too!
(more info)
  

 

Norma Gray Early Learning Center
432 Second Street
Huntington WV  25701

phone: 304-523-3971
email:
nsmith@rvcds.org