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Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education

1060 Morewood Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Tel: (412) 268-1515
www.cmu.edu

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School Rankings

Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1900

Student Body

Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,000 max annual fee

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.
  • School Mascot: Tartan
  • 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
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The application deadline for Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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