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 Services The Child Development Center provides the following services: Full-Day California State Preschool Program The preschool program including a Toddler option serves children between the ages of 2 1/2 through Kindergarten. Adult/Child Ratio: 1:8 Group Size: 24 Opening Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a,m, to 5:00 p.m. Center Based Child Care Services The Toddler program provides services to children between 18 monthsand 2.5 years old. Adult/Child Ratio: 1:4 Group Size 12 Opening Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parent Education and Involvement Parents are their child's primary teacher. The Child Development Center grants were funded with the stipulation that Parent Education and Involvement be a major program component. Due to the grant requirements, all parents are strongly encouraged to be actively involved in the program. Parents are invited to participate in the many varied activities of the Child Development Center. Parent education seminars are scheduled throughout each semester. The topics provide support and information on child development to strengthen and support existing parenting skills. Student Training Chaffey College students observe children or conduct practicum hours at the Child Development Center. Guidelines:
Observation students are admitted on a first come first serve basis as space and number of children allows. For further questions, please call the front office at 909/652-6875. Student Employment Opportunities The apprentice program provides hands-on child development experiences for individuals working to become a professional in the field of early childhood education. Apprentices, under the direction of Chaffey College Child Development Center Teachers, work directly with children, oversee daily activities, and with the help of teachers develop and implement activities of their own dosing. Work experience at the Center is applicable towards the work experience required for the child development teacher permit. Community Social Services The Center provides referral for families to assist in the areas of legal, medical, employment, and housing concerns. Child Care Referrals: www.kidsncare.com First 5 San Bernardino: www.first5sanbernardino.org  |
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