WINTER PARK, Fla. \u2014 Rollins College has launched a new initiative offering free childcare for parents attending evening classes through its Professional Advancement and Graduate Studies programs.<\/p>\n
The EduCare program, designed for children ages 5-11, provides high-quality childcare with a teacher-to-child ratio of 1:6, allowing parents to focus on their studies without the burden of childcare costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo my knowledge, there is no other service like this in the Central Florida community,\u201d said Alice Davidson, a Rollins psychology professor and executive director of Hume House Child Development & Student Research Center.<\/p>\n
The new EduCare program is housed in the Hume House on the Rollins College campus and is funded by a gift from the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation.<\/p>\n
The program offers activities such as math and science exploration, arts and crafts, music, and physical activity, all of which are conducted without the use of electronics.<\/p>\n
Rollins\u2019 Professional Advancement programs feature a hybrid model combining in-person and online learning, with evening classes starting at 6 p.m. or later.<\/p>\n
Part-time and full-time tracks are available for students to complete their bachelor\u2019s degrees at their own pace.<\/p>\n
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