OUR SCHOOL GOALS
To provide quality and affordable child care for students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community.
Guiding Principles
Relationships with others are at the center of young children’s lives
Play is at the heart of young children’s explorations and engagement in learning
Learning engages children in every possible way
Effective curriculum planning occurs when teachers are intentional in their efforts to support
Responsiveness to culture and language supports children’s learning
Preschool teachers are professionals, who need time for planning and reflection to enhance their teaching
Community Partnerships
Community is at the core of our center
We value and support the cultural history, beliefs, values, and language of children and families, it creates a learning environment that is culturally rich and supportive of a diverse population. We welcome children of varying abilities and needs, which includes children with special needs.
We are considered a private pay institution, but provide subsidized services for families that meet economic and need qualifications. The CDC receives funding from the California Department of Education / Child Development Division and CCAMPIS. These funds are available for both CSUDH campus members and community members.
We believe that children and adults benefit from collaboration with resources from our campus and community. The Child Development faculty shares their expertise through professional development training, research and observation. Their support helps us remain current in theory and practice.
