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Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education

1060 Morewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-0152 -

School Notes Overview:

The Cyert Center for Early Education is a full-day early care and education program for Carnegie Mellon University, serving the children of University faculty, staff, and students. Children range in age from three months to kindergarten. The program first began in 1971 and is part of the Department of Human Resources. The Cyert Center recognizes the potential of each child, the vital contributions parents make to the Center community, and the importance of professional development for educators and staff. The Cyert Center's philosophy is strongly influenced by the Reggio Emilia Approach. The history of the Center is based on a deep respect for continuing professional development and understanding of child development principles. Educators throughout the Center participate in National Association for the Education of Young Children, Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children, National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers, and the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance....

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School Overview:

	Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	National Association for the Education of Young Children Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Allegheny County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	69 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	33%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 57 students
	Kind - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	n/a	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Cyert Center for Early Education is a full-day early care and education program for Carnegie Mellon University, serving the children of University faculty, staff, and students. Children range in age from three months to kindergarten. The program first began in 1971 and is part of the Department of Human Resources. The Cyert Center recognizes the potential of each child, the vital contributions parents make to the Center community, and the importance of professional development for educators and staff. The Cyert Center's philosophy is strongly influenced by the Reggio Emilia Approach. The history of the Center is based on a deep respect for continuing professional development and understanding of child development principles. Educators throughout the Center participate in National Association for the Education of Young Children, Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children, National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers, and the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance.
Profile last updated: 02/18/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (15213)	School Zip (15213)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	28,320 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	53%	22%
Population Average Age	22 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$18,473	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.9 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	62 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	27% / 73%	68% / 32%