News Release

IWV Campus

Child Development Center to Host Open-House

November 1, 2006

The Cerro Coso Community College Child Development Center will host an open house for the community on November 14, 2006.

Refreshments will be provided and guided tours conducted throughout the day. From 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM classroom teachers will be available to answer specific questions and talk more about the day-to-day routines.

The Center serves over 100 children a day, including infants, toddlers and preschool children.

In addition, the Center also has a State Preschool Program with morning and afternoon schedules. The Cerro Coso program offers high quality early childhood learning experiences and child care with Child Development Professionals.. The Center's Older Toddler and Preschool curriculum and developmental learning center is designed to meet the "Pre-kindergarten Learning and Development Guidelines" required by the California Department of Education. .

The main purpose of the program when it opened in 1975 was to serve the children of students attending Cerro Coso Community College; students continue to have priority for enrollment to this day. However, the program is open to anyone in the immediate and surrounding communities. A rate schedule is available upon request. If the family income falls below the state median level, the childcare fee is on a sliding scale according to family size and gross monthly income.

The Center is resolutely committed to fully celebrating diversity through acceptance, respect and strong relationships between families, children, caregivers and community. 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.

In addition, the Center participates in the Federal Food Program for Child Care Centers and provide breakfast, lunch and snack to every child present during that meal. This is offered as part of the program with no extra cost for families.

If you are interested in more information about the Cerro Coso Community College Child Development Center, please contact us at 384-6362.


 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230