Child Development Center
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New Announcement: As of , please call 408-270-6452 if you are interested in enrolling your child in the Toddler Program (ages 22 months-33 months, doesn’t need to be toilet-trained) or the Preschool Program (ages 3-5, must be toilet-trained).
Students at Evergreen Valley College and/or San Jose City College, please FIRST register for at least 9 units of weekday, daytime classes. We suggest that you enroll in morning and early afternoon classes so that your schedule will be in line with your child’s schedule. Next, please call 408-270-6452 to inquire about the application process. Staff/Faculty are also encouraged to apply.
Need help finding alternative child care in the meantime? (Click here)
Please visit our center between the times of 9a.m.-3p.m., Monday through Friday, to fill out an application to place your child on our waiting list. How long is the waiting list?
Location
The
Child Development Center is in a chocolate-colored building,
located in the student parking lot, on the Yerba Buena Rd.
side of the campus.
Phone
(408) 270-6452
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 7:15 am to 4:45 pm, during Fall and Spring semesters only
Parents
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A Program of Excellence
The Evergreen Valley College Child Development Center is an on-campus laboratory school that provides a high quality, developmentally appropriate toddler and preschool program for young children, who are between the ages of 22 months to 5 years. Our teachers facilitate learning in the areas of early literacy, math, science, writing, art, music, independence, social competence, multicultural appreciation, and physical/motor skill competence, and prepare children for success in kindergarten. The Evergreen Valley College Child Development Center is also a laboratory school where students in the Early Childhood Education program at SJCC conduct observations, student-teach, and receive mentorship and guidance from our excellent team of certificated teachers.
Excellence in Teaching
All children receive a high-quality education because they are taught by a professional, experienced, and talented team of teachers. Our teachers hold professional credentials in Early Childhood Education and have many years of teaching experience in the ECE profession. They are dedicated to providing a safe, educational, fun, and caring environment for all children.
How to Apply
After you have registered for at least 9 units of daytime, weekday classes, please stop by the center to fill out an application in person, Monday-Friday, between 8:30am-3pm. The Child Development Center is in a chocolate-colored building, located in the student parking lot, on the Yerba Buena Rd. side of the campus.
Eligibility
Single parents must be enrolled at either EVC or SJCC. In two-parent families, both parents must be students OR one parent must be a student and the other parent must be employed or incapacitated. All students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 units of daytime, weekday classes.
Tuition
Low-income students may be eligible for a state-funded subsidy in which the State of California pays for all or some of the costs. Fees are charged on a sliding scale as determined by the California Department of Education and are calculated based on the family's gross monthly income. Higher-income students and staff may inquire about our full tuition rates by calling (408) 270-6452.
Resources for Parents and Families: Information about children's growth & development, discipline, literacy, nutrition, toilet training, activities to do with your children and more!