The MCCC Child Development Center provides a high quality preschool experience for children along with serving as a model demonstration site for our Child Development students. Our center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and offers low teacher-child ratios and highly qualified staff.
Our preschool program serves children ages 2.5 years to 5.11 years of age.
The program operates from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays in accordance with the college/campus calendar.
There are both full time and part time schedules available at affordable rates.
Waitlist applications are accepted year round and enrollment is continuous as positions become available with priority given to full time students, full time faculty and staff, and part time students.
To schedule a tour of the Child Development Program, complete a Waitlist Application or inquire about rates and availability please contact the Instructor-Coordinator at 559-675-4845, or the Center at 559-675-4808.
It is our belief that young children are competent individuals who grow and learn through exploring and investigating the world around them. We view each child as unique, with their own pattern of development that is influenced by their sociocultural experiences. We value each child and their family and desire connection between home and school. We are committed to supporting children’s social-emotional growth and wellbeing.
We believe that:
The Child Development Center is an integral part of the Child Development Program at Madera College Center. The program serves our campus and community in three ways:
