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ENROLL TODAY
The center offers a developmentally appropriate program
funded through the Department of Education. State
Preschool and funded care is available to families who
qualify.
Students of Cerro Coso are given first priority.
The Center currently has openings for children 2 years
to 5 years (or the start of Kindergarten)
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About Our Center
The Center is staffed with Child Development Professionals.
Each classroom has a credentialed teacher and a ratio starting
at one adult for every three children for infants and gradually
increasing to one adult to every eight children in preschool. We
often receive student aides from Cerro Coso Community College or
Child Development students enrolled in student teaching classes
in addition to our regular staff.
We know that children develop along a continuum, each at
their own pace and that all developmental areas are
inter-related. They learn best through active exploration and
interaction, with others in a rich and varied environment that
stimulates children’s natural curiosity, experimentation and
problem solving. Learning opportunities abound everywhere.
Children’s efforts in social problem solving, communication with
peers and adults and exploration through play are encouraged and
supported. Learning is a continual, constructive and reciprocal
relationship involving the child, their peers, the environment,
teachers and families. For more
information in a Word document click here.
Diversity
The Child Development Center is resolutely committed to fully
celebrating diversity through acceptance, respect and strong
relationships between families, children, caregivers and
community. It is our mission to develop a community that
embraces the cultures of those who we serve, as well as those in
the world around us. A multicultural, anti-bias approach is part
of our day-to-day life. We embrace the concept that every child
is a unique individual, full of discovery and knowledge, to be
celebrated, encouraged and, most importantly, afforded respect
and dignity.
Environment
It is our steadfast belief that children must have the
opportunity to form secure attachments within their environment.
When secure attachments are formed, the child has the
opportunity to work on other areas of development. Play is
better, interaction with others is more frequent, and
exploration of surroundings is bolder. That is why we believe so
strongly that it is of the utmost importance for children in our
Center to receive solid, authentic, responsive, respectful, and
loving care. Strong connections with home, center and community
are fundamental in children’s sense of security and support.
Hours of Operation
Cerro Coso Child Development Center offers quality early
childhood experiences and childcare to anyone in our community
and serves children ranging in age from 3 months to the start of
Kindergarten. We are open Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. The
Center does close for staff in-service days and some holidays. A
calendar of these dates is provided upon enrollment.
Submit an application to enroll your
child(ren) in our program.
Child / Staff Ratios
Infants: 3 months to 18 months
1 Staff : 3 Infants
1 Certificated Teacher : 18 Infants
Toddlers: 18 months to 36 months
1 Staff : 4 Toddlers
1 Staff : 8 Preschool
Preschool: 36 months to kindergarten
1 Certificated Teacher : 16 Toddlers
1 Certificated Teacher : 24 Preschool
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