As a PITC Demonstration Site and NAEYC accredited center, we focus on relationships. Relationships between the children, the children and caregivers, the caregivers and the families and the families with each other. Research shows that when families are strong, children flourish. We have adopted Strengthening Families: A Protective Factors Framework at the center to ensure that we are meeting not just the needs of the children in our care, but also the families. We do this by providing workshops and informational meetings for families led by professionals in the field of child development, hosting Parent Cafes where parents create social connections and form a support system with other parents, and planning with our parent group (PAGe) events and activities for children and families to connect with each other and the community, and maintaining resource lists and providing brochures to families in need of support with a variety of challenges.

The Five Protective Factors:

• Parental Resilience
• Social Connections
• Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
• Concrete Support in Times of Need
• Social and Emotional Competence of Children

(from the Center for the Study of Social Policy)

PAGe is the Child Development Center's parent run group. Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month from 5pm-6pm. This group's mission is to support the Center with decision making, event planning and fundraising for projects large and small. 

Families are required to complete 25 volunteer hours each year. These hours can be completed by attending PAGe meetings, volunteering at events, chaperoning field trips, donating goods or services, volunteering in the children's classrooms, or holding a position such as Co-Chair, Event Chair, Room Parent, Secretary or Parent Hours Chair.

Research shows that when families and schools are connected, children flourish. PAGe sets the stage for taking an active role in your child's education from an early age. Get involved!

NAEYC for Families: Comprehensive website with resources for families, articles about a variety of parenting and child care topics, and help with finding child care in your area. Sign up for their Families Newsletter and receive helpful information in your inbox!

First 5 LA: Includes parenting topics and tips, a family events calendar (with lots of local and even free events) and coupons!

First 5 California Research: Interested in the research? Select a topic and be linking to research-based articles, non-profits, universities, government agencies and other groups serving children.

Zero to Three: In the Explore Our Topics menu, be connected to articles and information about Early Development and Well-Being, Early Learning, Parenting and Policy & Advocacy.

PITC: To ensure that infants and toddlers grow to become healthy, emotionally secure individuals, it is critical to create a context that fosters intimate relationships between infants/toddlers and the significant adults in their lives.  We adhere to the six essential program policies.

QSLA: Check out our many resources, from Family Activity Calendars to booklists, to find ways to support your child’s early learning, healthy development, and social emotional skills.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Developmental Milestones : CDC’s milestones and parent tips have been updated and new checklist ages have been added to CDC Developmental Milestone (2 months to 5 years)

KinderArt: This link brings you a specific blog about storage apps for your child's artwork. Seems like a fun way to save that art and some of the apps have stores to purchase keepsakes with your child's art on them. The general KinderArt page has some fun idea for art projects for children of all ages. 

Child Development Laboratory School Enrollment Packet:

1. Identification and Emergency Information
2. Change or Additions Form
3. Authorization to Treat a Minor Emergency Info
4. Infant-Toddler Needs Services Plan Form
5. Biting Policy
6. Physician's Report
7. Family and Social History - Parent's Report
8. Identity Development Form
9. Enrollment Agreement
10. Publication of Addresses and Telephone Numbers
11. Activity Release
12. Acknowledgment and Release
13. Personal Rights LIC613A
14. Parent's Rights - LIC995
15. Parent Handbook Receipt
16. Parking Safety Agreement
17. Photo Video Consent Form 
18. Emergency Preparedness Packs

COMPLETE ADDITIONAL FORMS AS NEEDED 

Over the Counter Medication Release (Non-Prescriptive Medical Dosage)

Diaper Cream & Sunscreen Release (Non-Prescriptive Medical Dosage)

Medical Dosage Release Form

CSPP Enrollment Packet:

Click here for CSPP Required Documents Check List 

1. Certification of Eligibility

2. Income Calculation Worksheet

3. Self-Declaration of No Income

4. Notice of Action CCD 7617

5. Family Language Instrument

6. Family Language and Interest Instrument

7. Meal Benefit Form

CDC Family Handbook: Currently being updated... 

CDC Staff Handbook: Staff Handbook 

Symptom Screening Pathway for Child Care Center:

• CCHP (Cal Childcare Health Program):Quick-Screening Guide For Child Care 

COVID Info & Guidance

•  CDC COVID Info And Guideline (09/23) 

March 2020

The Child Development Center has been closed since Safer at Home measures went into effect mid-March. The staff have been staying in touch with families and supporting children through phone calls, texts and Zoom meetings. Recently they had the chance to see each other face mask to face mask