Child Development Center

The Long Beach City College Child Development Center (CDC) and Learning Lab offers half-day and full-day preschool programs for children ages 2-5. The Center serves children of students, faculty, staff and the community, with locations at both the Liberal Arts Campus and the Pacific Coast Campus open year-round.

The philosophy of the Child Development and Educational Studies Department is reflected appropriately in each program throughout the Department. 

We believe:

• There is interconnectedness between children, family, and the community.
• Children, families, and communities are greatly enhanced by positive interpersonal relationships and high quality environments throughout life.
• Each adult and child is valuable as an individual, capable of reaching his or her potential, when supported and encouraged by best practices.
• Learning occurs through active participation, which honors the process as well as the product in a developmentally appropriate environment.