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.
The various departments on the campus provide learning experiences for the children – field trips to the library, walks to the sculpture garden for group time, science observations of nature habitats at CSUDH.  Clubs, organizations and volunteers participate in projects with the children and staff to enhance the program.

ASI Child Development Center is the best! I love the dedication and passion that all the teachers have towards the kids. Since enrollment, everyone has been so helpful and understanding. As a new parent I greatly appreciated the support and guidance in dealing with separation anxiety at drop off, toilet training, and expressing emotions. I see so much positive growth in my child and I have the center to thank for that. My child looks forward to going to the center each morning and I feel that this is setting a good foundation for success in elementary school.

Samantha (Elias' mom) WordPress Dev.