A typical Bryan Child Development Center classroom is arranged into learning areas that include blocks, water play, dramatic play, art, reading, large motor and circle/group time. The rooms, though limited in square footage, are always open and inviting to children and parents alike. There are clearly defined boundaries between activity areas, but they can be altered to allow maximum enjoyment of play and learning. Children with special needs can feel at home no matter what room they may be in because the room set ups are similar, yet can differ enough to add variety and opportunity for discovery.

Teachers in this program strive to have special relationships with all children and their families. It is our philosophy that we are a family care center, not just a child care center. All staff continuously work learning new things to better accommodate all families who come into this program. The teachers make an effort to select and create activities that can be adapted for any child in their room. An example of this is a memory card game with raised shapes and numbers for our visually impaired students that allows them to play it with anyone they choose. This game was created using ordinary white glue on top of an existing shape or number card. The glue dries clear, so the visually impaired child can feel the shape, while the child with vision sees it. Both can play the game together.

There are so many ways Bryan Child Development Center is successful with inclusion - it is simply a way of life here. The staff wouldn't have it any other way and feel all children benefit from this type of program.