Howard Cottage

Howard College Child Development Center, or “Howard Cottage” is a state-licensed childcare center located on the Big Spring campus. The facility was created to provide high quality early childhood education for the children of Howard College students, staff and the community.

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Howard Cottage is Texas Rising Star Certified and the only 4-star childcare center in Howard County!

Full Day Program

(Fall and Spring Semester) - 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday (During School Year) - 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday (During Summer) Ages Served: 18 months to 5 years

After School Program

(Fall and Spring Semester) - After School Hours to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday (Elementary Children Only)

Summer Program

7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday (Elementary Children Only)

We use the Concious Discipline model to integrate social-emotional learning, discipline and self-regulation. Find out more by clicking here.

Our curriculum and resources are designed to tap into a child’s nature and create a joyful experience from the first moments of the day until it is time to say goodbyes. We utilize Frog Street, if you would like to learn more click here.

Howard Cottage parents enrolled at Howard College in 12 credits or more may apply for a $1000.00 scholarship in the fall and spring semester. Individual receiving a scholarship will be required to submit a Thank You Note to the scholarship donor. Individuals interested in receiving this scholarship should complete the Howard Cottage Scholarship Application and return it to the Center Director during the registration process.

Additionally, Howard Cottage is a CCMS Vendor. Center staff can provide parents with additional information and assistance regarding financial aid sources.

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