ABOUT US
History
Little Dudes Learning Center opened in 1962
when Mrs. Ellen Smith realized the need for childcare in South Austin.
Although it was still primarily undeveloped, South Austin was growing. The
IRS had just opened their new Austin facility. Little Dudes Learning
Center was the first childcare center to open south of the river and is
the oldest center in South Austin. Following the opening of the first
center on Sandra Street, an after school care and summer camp opened on
Crow in 1972 and a Southeast location on Maufrais opened in 1980. We are
proud of our 39 year history and the honor of being the oldest learning
center in South Austin and of the oldest in the city.
Primary Goals and Philosophy of the Center
- To create a setting in which
children will find warmth, comfort, and gentleness as well as an abundance
of opportunities for movement, exploration, and self-discovery according
to individual needs interests, and abilities.
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To assist each child to grow to his fullest
potential by recognizing each stage of development and fashioning an
environment (i.e.. curriculum, facilities, staff) designed to nurture
and facilitate growth during each stage.
- To help children achieve
independence, self-discipline, social development, self-knowledge,
enthusiasm for learning, wholesome attitudes, intellectual growth, and an
organized approach to problem solving.
- To assist parents in
understanding the development stages of their child, enabling them to
contribute most effectively to the child’s growth and
enrichment.
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