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Child Development Program

The Child Development Center strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. Our curriculum is center-based, child-initiated, and teacher-supported with a belief that children learn best by doing. Lesson plans are created based on our observations and recordings of each child's special interests and developmental progress. We believe play provides the foundation for academic learning and is the preparation a child needs before they are ready to learn highly abstract thought and symbols. We strive to make learning fun for the children while providing a warm and nurturing environment.

Programs offered through the Child Development Program:
Full Time Care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old
Life Skills Readiness Program (Part Day Enrichment Preschool Program)
Hourly/Drop In Care for children ages 1 to 6 years (children must be walking)

Naval Postgraduate School, Child Development Center
2 La Mesa Way, Building 439
Located in La Mesa Village Housing Area

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm. Closed all federal holidays

Fee Info

Fees are in accordance with DoD regulations; all fees are based on total family income.

How To Contact Us

DSN = 756-2734
COM = (831) 656-2734
Child Development Center (831) 656-2734
Child Development Home Program (831) 656-2734
Fax (831) 656-7411

Contact us via Email
Child Development Program Administration
Resource & Referral Personnel
Child Development Home Director

Programs Offered

Full Time Infant Program (6 weeks to 1 year old)
Full Time Pre-Toddler Program (ages 1-2 years old)
Full Time Toddler Program (ages 2-3 years old)
Full Time Preschool Program (ages 3-6 years old)
Before & After School Kindergarten Program
Life Skills Readiness Program (Part Day Preschool Enrichment Program)
Drop In /Hourly Care
Child Development Home Programs

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