C.S.U.N. Preschool Child & Family Studies Center

The Child and Family Studies Center at CSUN is dedicated to fostering continued growth and development of the “whole” child as well as forming a partnership with the family.

Our Preschool/kindergarten programs are accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, as a high quality instructional site for fieldwork, internships, and research. Well qualified Master Teachers provide academic guidance and professional mentoring for field students and interns working in the CFSC classrooms with young children.

Our active learning approach, based on developmentally appropriate practices, encourages children to explore and interact with their environment. Our classrooms appreciate the diversity of our modern society. We have been an inclusion program since 1965 and have worked in sensitive collaboration with the CHIME Institute since 1990.

Student Learning Opportunities:

Students will have the opportunity to work with Preschool and kindergarten aged children. Preschool programs emphasize the child’s active participation and opportunities to explore a wide variety of ideas and materials in a home-like atmosphere. The kindergarten program uses an integrated curriculum that offers challenging experiences, materials, and interactions in four key areas: intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and language.

Licenses & Accreditations:

California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division - NAEYC Accredited

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 9:00 to 12:00pm or 12:00 to 3:00pm