Western Kentucky University Child Care Centers
 125 Jones Jaggers Hall
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-4042


Western Kentucky University Child Care Centers (WKUCC) operates a combined Head Start and non-profit child care program for children ages 6 weeks to five years old. The Jones-Jaggers center on campus, licensed for 120 children, operates from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Centers on Graham Drive (Parker-Bennett Community) and Bryant Way (near the Greenwood Mall) each serve approximately 20 children. Graham Drive, open 6:30 a.m.through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, serves 3 & 4 year olds; Bryant Way, which is open 7:30 a.m.through 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, accepts children ages 3 & 4 years.

The child-centered program for infants, toddlers and preschool includes:

    • individualized developmental assessment and program planning;
    • curriculum that focuses on physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional using the High/Scope cognitive curriculum;
    • support services for every child and family in the areas of parent involvement, social services, health and special services for disabled children;
    • nutritious meals and snacks;
    • individualized attention in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

In addition, WKUCC offers:

    • supervised training for WKU students
    • opportunities for parents and others to volunteer services and share skills

A summer program also provides these services and opportunities for groups of infants, toddlers and preschool children. For more information, call 270-745-4042 or come by 125 Jones-Jaggers Hall.

 

To apply to enroll your child in the WKUCCC, please download and print an enrollment application below.
Upon completion, return it to the address noted on the application.

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WKU Campus Child Care Centers Staff

 

Director

Colleen B. Mendel

 

Asst. Director

Thelma Jackson

 

Education Coordinator

Stephanie Elliott

 

Disability/Mental Health Coordinator

Jennifer Pemberton

 

Family Services Associate

Jennifer Pemberton

 

Center Operations Manager

Tyson Greenfield-Gough

 

Center Supervisor

Nathan Jordan

  Lead Teacher Veronica Hazard
 

Office Coordinator

Amber Reed-Boards

 

Facilities Associate

Daniel Burch

Page updated 08/26/04 by Holly Hatcher