Who We Are
Burleson Child Development Center, Inc. was founded on January 2, 2010, by the owner Kelly Mason, the second location opened in April of 2016. Kelly is certified through ECMI Early Childhood Management Institute to be the Director, is a member of TLCCA-Texas Licensed Child Care Association, and AELL – The Association for Early Learning Leaders. Kelly graduated high school in three years, with 16 college credits and a CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant certification. She worked at Silver Haven Nursing Home, Huguley Hospital; attended Purvis Real Estate School and was a certified Real Estate Professional. She attended Tarrant County College where she obtained her Associate’s Degree.
Kelly is a mother to her step-daughter, and her three little girls. Her children are the light of her life and she has been truly blessed when it comes to family. She grew up with 3 brothers and 2 sisters, so there was never a dull moment in the house. Having so many brothers and sisters has given her 26 nieces and nephews.
When Kelly was 3 years old, Patricia Anthony, her mother, founded Kid’s Kampus Creative Learning Center, Inc., here in Burleson, when Kelly was 16 years old her mother sold it to the current owner. Now 16 years after Kid’s Kampus on Newton Dr. sold Kelly has purchased that back from them. This center is now Burleson Child Development Center, Inc #2. Kelly grew up working for her mom and continued working for the new owners as did many of her current employee’s. It has always been Kelly’s desire to have a child care facility.
Now her dream has come true; she has developed two very successful centers these past 9 years.
Philosophy and Goals
PhilosophyWe believe all children have a natural desire to play, to explore, to learn and to express themselves as individuals. As children engage in their environment, they strive to understand the world and all its properties and mysteries. As they grow, children develop relationships with peers and adults and learn to communicate to express themselves and their ideas. Their engagement in their environment and relationships with others are experiences that help children build on their understanding of the world and their place in it. At Burleson Child Development Center, Inc., we want children to express themselves freely, to think critically, to work collaboratively and to live and explore actively.
The cornerstone of Burleson Child Development Center, Inc. program is a conviction that each child is unique, highly capable, and has a right to be valued and respected for who she or he is. We believe that high self-esteem is an important goal for children, and this belief underlies all decisions, systems, policies, and planning, and generates a feeling of respect by and for each individual. We believe that healthy, respectful relationships are the most significant factor in developing self esteem; therefore, we emphasize the importance of communication skills in our staff training.
Goals for children...…an environment which encourages children to
- develop a love of learning
- be part of a community of friends
- develop a positive sense of self
- to communicate ideas effectively
- to explore, discover, ask questions and find solutions
- use their whole body effectively
- practice basic safety and health habits and understand why they are important
For Parents...
For Staff...
Learning Program
Structured to focus on each individual child’s development.
Curriculum
Structured curriculum made for Texas Kindergarten readiness.
After School Care
Pick up/drop off offered for Burleson ISD and Joshua ISD.
Clean Environment
A clean and safe place for each child to create, learn and grow.
