Preschool and Childcare

As one of the nine Child Development Centers of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), we provide a hands-on learning experience for children in the community and fieldwork opportunities for students from the Child Development, Psychology, and Nursing departments. While providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow in experience and self-esteem, our center promotes access to higher education for parents by providing childcare at no or low cost for qualifying families.

The LACCD Child Development Centers believes that the best way to serve children and families is to care for children with respect. The development of the child is enhanced in a partnership with the child’s home, school, and community. Parents are respected as the most significant adult(s) in a child’s life. We believe that each child is an individual, special and unique. As a result, children learn best in a positive atmosphere designed to foster positive self-esteem. The center’s approach & mission to quality education is based on the belief that young children learn best through carefully organized environments based on children’s interests and developmental needs.

As a State and Federal funded program, we adhere to all required guidelines, including:

• Families must qualify under eligibility guidelines based on need, family size, and income
• Child care services are provided on a sliding scale for families, student parents, faculty and staff, and the community.
• Children must be between 2 and 5 years old upon enrollment start date
• Nutritious snacks and meals are provided at no cost to the family
• This institution is an equal opportunity provider. FNS Instruction 113-1, Page 15(IX)(d)(2)

The following documentation will be required:

• Proof of family gross income (before taxes)
• Employment verification or training verification.
• Identification/emergency information
• Birth Certificate
• Current tuberculosis immunization and vaccine records
• Pre-admission health examination.

Priority

New families will be enrolled from the eligibility list as space becomes available, following the requirements and guidelines for the California State Department of Education, Child Development Division, and the Los Angeles Community College District. Enrollment priority is as follows:

• Child Protective Services and At-Risk
• Homeless
• Children of Full-time student/parents that are low income
• Children of low income or CalWORKs recipients
• Children of Faculty/Staff
• Children of the general Community

For those who do not qualify for subsidized care, there is a fee for the Center’s services.

Fees:

• In accordance with EC8723, families will be assessed a flat monthly fee at the time of initial certification and only be reassessed when a family recertifies or when the family data file is updated due to a change in status. Fees will be assessed and collected in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 5 (5CCR) Section 18109.