ABOUT 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:  Carlotta Gee  ( Director)   CHgee@rvcds.org