Hampton University Child Development Center Receives 2019 Best of Hampton Award

HAMPTON, Va. (April 11, 2019) – The Hampton University Child Development Center has been selected for the 2019 Best of Hampton Award in the Child Care category by the Hampton Award Program.

“Joy Hernandez and her staff continue to thrive in their efforts to make the Hampton University Child Development Center the best place for Early Childhood Education. We wish them many congratulations for their recognition,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.

Each year, the Hampton Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and the community. These exceptional companies help make the Hampton area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 Hampton Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered by both the Hampton Award Program and data provided by third parties.

“I would like to thank my wonderful staff members that continue to guide children through their development and learning, making the Hampton University Child Development Center (HUCDC) an exceptional place for kids to grow,” said Joy Hernandez, Director of the HUCDC. “At the HUCDC, it is our goal to help support Early Childhood Education by giving the opportunity for all children to develop and learn the foundational skills of education for future success in life.”

This is the fourth year in a row that the Hampton University Child Development Center has won the Best of Hampton Award in the Child Care category.

About the Hampton Award Program: The Hampton Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Hampton area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Hampton Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.