The Center is an integral part of the Division of Social Sciences at Fresno City College and functions as a lab for the Child Development Program. The Center is state licensed and provides child care, early education, and early intervention for children from 24 months to 5 years.

Overview

Our Center provides an ongoing and professionally updated resource for Fresno City College students to receive professional training and observe children in a quality program. We offer childcare services for students, faculty, staff, and community members as space allows. The Center is a place for children to grow, learn, play, and explore and for parents to gain support in facing the realities of childrearing in a complex world.

In response to the developmental needs of young children, our program supports children's learning and exploration by providing opportunities for them to make choices and experiment as they work toward understanding the world around them. A variety of learning opportunities facilitates self-discovery and competency. Children learn to think about and appreciate individual differences and become cooperative members of the group through social interaction in a climate of caring and support.

Licensed by the State of California (#100406467), the Center provides quality early care and education for children from 24 months through five years of age. The demographics of the population of Fresno are represented in our staff and the children who are enrolled.

The Child Development Center receives and accepts funds from private pay tuition fees and grants. The continued operation of the Center is financed on the same basis as any cost effective childcare program. Our fees reflect the median childcare rates within Fresno County. 

Services

Our Center offers full and half-day programs for children from 24 months through five years of age, as well as Early Intervention services for those children who are eligible to receive California Early Start services. Child care fees are charged based upon the child's schedule and age. We provide subsidized child care through the CDE Early Education and Support Division (EESD) State Preschool and General Child Care Program. For families who do not qualify for free or reduced childcare, the following fee schedule applies as of July 1, 2015.

Cost

Full Day Schedule (Over 4.5 hours per day)

• Toddlers $33.00 per day
• Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten $30.00 per day

Half Day Schedule (up to and including 4.5 hours per day)

• Toddlers $28.00 per day
• Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten $25.00 per day

Any fees which are not contracted through alternative payment programs are the responsibility of the parent.

Applications for the CDC Waiting List are accepted in June and December of each year. Parents interested in enrolling their children may pick up the Waiting List Application at the Center or print it out from the Fresno City College website.

To schedule a Guided Tour (between 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 3:00 pm 4:30 pm) or for more information, call the office.

Accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Accreditation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Because we participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, please note: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the State or local Agency where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the online Program Discrimination Complaint Form, or at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. Fax: (202) 690-7442
3. Email: intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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