Classroom News
Classroom News… this is your chance to read all about it!
Scroll down to catch a glimpse of what’s happening in the classrooms at CLC!
We feature everything from lessons to special activities, crafts, games, special guests, generous gifts and more at all eight of our Stamford locations!
Monica Maccera Filppu new CEO of CLC
Stamford, CT - Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County, Inc. (CLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Maccera Filppu as Chief Executive Officer. Maccera Filppu has almost 30 years of education and non-profit leadership experience serving...
Black Bean Corn Salad
We are sharing a salad recipe for teaching children about healthy habits!
CLC Appoints Interim CEO
CLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Margo Amgott as Interim Chief Executive Officer. She will lead the agency during the transition to a permanent CEO, following the retirement of Marc Jaffe. A board-led search committee has engaged the firm of Philips Oppenheim to conduct the search for a permanent CEO.
CLC Retains Phillips Oppenheim for Executive Search
CLC has retained Phillips Oppenheim to lead the search for its next Chief Executive Officer. Phillips Oppenheim specializes in executive searches for mission driven organizations.
A Night to Remember: A CLC Celebration
See photos from our annual spring gala, A Night to Remember: A CLC Celebration.
CLC’s 7th Annual Golf Outing – View Event Photos
View event photos from CLC’s 7th Annual Golf Outing on October 2, 2023.
First County Bank Presented CLC with a grant for $12,500
Thank you to Mark Rosenbloom and First County Bank for presenting CLC with a grant for $12,500 to support programs.
A Night to Remember: A CLC Celebration
CLC will honor CEO Marc Jaffe as a Champion of Children at their annual spring gala, A Night to Remember: A CLC Celebration, on Friday, June 16, 6:30 p.m. at Serafresca at the I.C. in Stamford.
CLC’s Recycled Art Exhibits!
Take a look at just a few of the beautiful pieces of art created by CLC students in celebration of Earth Day!
Take a Look Inside CLC’s January Activities in the Classroom!
See what children did in the classrooms at CLC in January!
The Community Fund of Darien Awards Grants to CLC
A $17,000 grant from The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) and a $275 grant from The Youth Community Fund (YCF) will provide funding for general operating support that allows maximum flexibility in delivering early childhood education programs at Children’s Learning...
3 Summer Crafts For Children!
We are sharing 3 of our favorite summer crafts from CLC’s Play to Learn Book!
3 Summer Recipes That Get Kids Involved!
When it comes time to getting in the kitchen this summer, including your child in the preparation can be both a lot of fun and an opportunity to learn! We have 3 recipes from CLC’s nutrition department that are great for getting your child involved!
We Love Our School Because…
CLC students are sharing what they love about their school!
Sensory Play with Sand!
Students in out Child Development program spent time playing with sand in the sensory table!
Enjoying Veggies From Our Garden!
CLC students are enjoying the cucumbers grown in our garden!
The Magic Bag Trick!
Students in one of our classes participated in a fun science experiment called The Magic Bag Trick! You can even try it at home along with your children!
3D Aquarium!
Students at Palmers Hill continued learning about sea creatures by creating a 3D aquarium for their classroom!
Learning About Sea Creatures!
Students in one of our classrooms learned about sea creatures!
Planting Strawberries!
Students at CLC Palmers Hill learned all about planting strawberry plants with the Bartlett Arboretum!
Participating in Block Play!
Block play is an important part of our preschoolers’ day. Children learn many things through block play including math skills.
The Ferguson Library Bookmobile Art Contest!
Congrats to Ms. Raye and Room 4 at CLC Palmers Hill for winning the The Ferguson Library Bookmobile Art Contest!
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens & CLC Partner on Vegetable Garden
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is excited to announce it will design, plant and care for a vegetable garden in the Harold Sandak Garden at CLC.
Planting in the Garden!
Our students enjoyed a beautiful day outside planting seeds in the Harold Sandak Garden at CLC Palmer’s Hill.
Butterfly Release
After watching their caterpillars turn into butterflies, students released the butterflies outside!
Creating a Restaurant in the Classroom
Students in one of our classes at CLC William Pitt created a restaurant serving tacos to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Teacher Appreciation week at CLC Maple Avenue!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Our students at CLC Maple Avenue decorated the doors to their classrooms as a thank you to all of our amazing teachers!
Learning How Caterpillars Become Butterflies
Children in one of the classrooms at CLC Palmers Hill are learning about how caterpillars become beautiful butterflies. They are observing, reading books and doing crafts as part of the lesson!
Planting a Rose of Sharon
Students in one of our classes at CLC Palmers Hill planted a tree in the playground as part of a lesson about nature! The Rose of Sharon is now something that everyone at CLC can enjoy!
Celebrating Earth Day with Recycled Crafts!
Children in classrooms across our programs celebrated Earth Day 20201 by learning about recycling! See some of their creations here!