Purpose
The purpose of the CDC is to provide quality early care and education services in partnership with families, Citrus College, and the community to children two and one-half (2.5) years to five (5) years, and to complement the services and education objectives of the college by; providing education, care and nurturing for the children of students, staff, faculty and community members; utilizing culturally and developmentally appropriate practices; and serving as a role model of child development excellence for the community at large.
Mission Statement
To achieve our purpose we have established the following Mission Statement:
- For children, our mission is to foster in each child a lifelong joy for learning and respect for others by providing a nurturing, stimulating and interactive environment.
- For parents, our mission is to support the fulfillment of their educational and occupational goals by providing a safe and nurturing program for each child.
- For students, our mission is to have a positive effect on children’s lives by immersing students in a high quality, educational setting that will guide and nurture the formation of their personal teaching styles.
Child Development Classes
Citrus College Child Development Certificates of Achievement are available for review in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. For child development classes, please check the current online class schedule.