Rio Hondo College Child Development Center
Center in Whittier, CA 90608
The Rio Hondo College Pre-school Laboratory is funded by the State of California, Department of Education State Preschool Program. There are part-time and full time enrollment options available. First priority is given to families on TANF, SSI and low income Rio Hondo students and members of the community. Priority families must meet current gross monthly income criteria and may qualify to receive full or partial fee assistance. As space is available, other Rio Hondo students, faculty and staff and members of the community may enroll for parent paid fees.
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Rio Hondo College Pre-school Laboratory bases its program on what is currently known regarding the development of children. It incorporates the various theoretical perspectives in the field of Child Development and the information gained from current research. Both theory and research agree that overall children develop physically, cognitive, socially and emotionally following certain general patterns. However, theory and research also agree that the rate of development for each individual child is unique.
Our program considers both age expectations and the development of individual children as it sets up environments and implements curriculum to facilitate learning. The Laboratory also provides an environment that respects diverse cultural perspectives and reflects aspects of the childrens culture in classroom dcor, equipment and food servEducationPre-school children learn by doing, touching, experimenting, choosing, talking and problem solving. Our staff support children through the learning process and provide resources and assistance to promote optimal learning and development.
