The Child Development Center, in consultation with the Bakersfield College COVID-19 Task Forces and California Department of Education, find it necessary to close some of the classrooms to help prevent/contain the spread of COVID-19. We hope to be able to be in full capacity by next year, if conditions permit. Until then, we offer face-to-face instruction and distant learning.
We are accepting and enrolling families who are eligible and have 18 month - 5 year old children.
Once you have completed the CDC Application above you will be contacted by the Department Assistant.
No matter the distance, we are in this together. For more information, contact Program Director Rosita Barron at rosita.barron@bakersfieldcollege.edu or (661) 395-4049. You should receive a response within 24 hours.
The Child Development Center at Bakersfield College (CDC) offers a student service with the primary goal of providing a comprehensive child development program that serves student families and their children.
Our role is to provide the time and support to assist student families in achieving their chosen academic/career goals.
The CDC demonstration laboratory classrooms offer a model of best practices in early childhood education while providing students learning opportunities through observation and on-floor interactions with young children and their families.
The centers are licensed through the California Department of Social Services. All teachers are professionally trained in the field of early childhood education, and are certificated through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Placement in the program is made according to state priorities and date of application. The program is designed for income eligible families who are enrolled in college courses leading to a specific career/professional goal.
Tour the Child Development Center to learn everything the center offers Bakersfield College's littlest learners:
Desired Results Developmental Profile
Understanding how children learn and documenting what children learn is an essential part of our program. All Center families are invited to be partners with us in this process!
The Child Development Center maintains compliance with the California State Department of Education (Title 5), Child Development Division (CDD). As required by CDD, the teaching staff assesses each child's overall growth and development using the DRDP. The DRDP is an observation tool for teachers to record individual progress toward the achievement of the following:
Children are personally and socially competent
Children are effective learners
Children show physical and motor competence
Children are safe and healthy
The DRDP lists behaviors that, when fully mastered, would indicate the achievement of these desired results for children. The assessment of children drives the curriculum which, in turn, supports the learning and acquisition of skills. Teachers share a summary of each child's development during the bi-annual parent/teacher conference.
Goals, Objectives, Philosophy
Welcome to our child development center community. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to be a part of your child’s development. We look forward to building a partnership that will support your child’s experiences at the center. Because the family has the most influence on your child’s learning potential it is important for parents and center staff to acknowledge their joint responsibility for the education of your child, and work together cooperatively. We encourage you to share your ideas and suggestions. Please feel free to ask questions.
Vision
Our program will provide an atmosphere where individuals are respected and recognized for their uniqueness. We will offer encouragement and support to foster each person's self esteem, autonomy, competence and success.
Mission
To accomplish this vision, our mission is to provide …
… children
a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment
recognition of their unique talents and contributions
respect for their ability to think, learn and solve problems
guidance to help them successfully interact with others as they seek to discover answers
… parents
support and recognition of the interconnectedness of child and family
encouragement and understanding of the challenges parents encounter
recognition and respect of the family culture(s) and values
provisions for frequent communication with staff
… staff
opportunities for professional growth in child development and in facilitating learning
information, resources and support which assist their efforts to promote program quality
encouragement to act as advocates for children and the child development profession
provisions for frequent communication with families
… college students
an exemplary child development model based on current child development research
a climate of mutual respect and trust where we encourage open communication
an atmosphere which views successes and failures as opportunities for learning
information regarding advocating for children and the child development profession
Our Philosphy
We believe …
Each person is a unique individual, full of discovery and knowledge
A positive self-image is essential to the full development of each individual
A child develops trust by the constant, caring response to his needs by the adults in his environment beginning with the primary caregiver in infancy
Children need opportunities for expression through art, music, and language
Children need an environment that they can explore and discover on their own with adult support
Children with special needs are more similar to their peers than different from them, and all children benefit from learning together
A safe, warm, supportive environment where children’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development are enriched is vital
Diversity is to be honored and celebrated
Positive learning experiences in the early years set the stage for lifelong learning
Our Program Goals Are …
To adapt to the changing needs, interests, and abilities of each child in our care
To provide a safe, consistent, inclusive environment for children and their families
To create an atmosphere of honesty and trust by openly communicating with one another
To provide college students with a model program where they can apply their knowledge about children, families and their development
To provide quality child care services to support KCCD college students in reaching their educational goals
To achieve the California State Department of Education Desired Results for Children and Families, which are:
Children are personally and socially competent
Children are effective learners
Children show physical and motor competence
Children are safe and healthy
Families support their children’s learning and development
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