Preschool in San Jacinto, CA 92583
The Child Development and Education Centers serve as the model lab/demonstration program for the Child Development and Education Department and related disciplines. College students perform observations and participate in on-the-job training as well as conduct student teaching in the centers.
At the Child Development and Education Centers, child care and education services are provided for young children from diverse backgrounds with differing abilities in a safe and welcoming setting. Responsive and professional teachers and caregivers build trusting relationships with the children and families. Children learn by doing in an environment that offers challenge and support.
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The Child Development and Education Centers strive to achieve the following goals:
To provide a model program for the training of early childhood teachers,
To provide a model program of education and care for young children for the purpose of training interns, student teachers, and observation students from the CDE department and related disciplines,
To provide a caring environment that supports students, children and their families,
To provide a research facility for students, faculty, and early childhood educators,
To serve as an information service, and training resource for the collaborative efforts of the college, and
To demonstrate advocacy in the community.