 History and honors The Falls Church-McLean Children's Center was founded in 1968 by representatives of 20 local faith-based groups. The founders created a comprehensive, high-quality early childhood program designed to give all young children, regardless of their family?s economic resources, a strong foundation on which to build the rest of their lives. In 1987, the Center was among the first programs in the nation to achieve initial accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Center has voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of self-study and external professional review every three years to maintain continued compliance with the criteria for high-quality early childhood programs. 
The Center has been honored by the Virginia General Assembly, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and the Fairfax County Public Schools for outstanding service. Temple Rodef Shalom presented the Center with the year Rabbi Richard Sternberger Award for Social Justice, and the Catalogue for Philanthropy chose the Center as one of the finest small charities in Greater Washington. Visit www.catalogueforphilanthropy.org to learn more.
7230 Idylwood RoadFalls Church, Virginia 22043 Phone: 703-534-4907 Fax: 703-534-4908 fcmlcc@aol.com www.fcmlcc.org |