Fresno City College Child Development Center
Preschool in Fresno, CA 93704
There are two primary goals of the Child Development Center: As a lab for the F.C.C. Child Development Program our Center provides an ongoing and professionally updated resource for Fresno City College students to receive professional training and observe children in a quality program. As a model of child
development professionalism we are dedicated to children and open to growth and
change. Providing an educational environment for students keeps our staff informed
of the latest trends in the field of Child Development. The children’s program is dedicated to providing a safe and rich learning environment for young children and is designed to meet both their individual and developmental needs. The teaching team plans developmentally appropriate experiences that
represent and reflect a commitment to children’s positive growth socially emotionally physically cognitively and creatively. Included in this process is an anti-bias/multi-cultural approach.
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division - NAEYC Accredited - State of California Child Development Department
Professional Standards Accredited - Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Our program is based on two main concepts: child-centeredness and problem solving.
Our teachers are warm nurturing knowledgeable of child development trained and
committed to the education of young children. Here are some brief descriptions of
the two main concepts:
1. Child-Centered means our program is here to meet the real needs of children
allow them the freedom to be children and put their physical emotional and
intellectual well-being first. We believe children learn best through play and
social interactions. Our main goals are to nurture children and help them learn
to get along with their peers
2. Problem Solving is how we teach children to form positive relationships resolve
conflicts learn self-discipline and show respect for others. We see
inappropriate or destructive behavior as a problem to be solved primarily by the
children involved and with the help of a teacher-facilitator. Here are the major
terms used in the problem solving approach: Active listening interprets and reflects a childs feelings. It lets children
express and think through their problems and find their own solutions. Negotiation teaches children to talk to each other about their problems look for solutions and resolve conflicts nonviolently.Setting limits teaches children to stay within safe boundaries and learn selfcontrol.
Limits are based on safety responsibility and respect. We set
limits with I messages consequences choices information and
contingencies. Our last resort is removing and sitting apart. The learning environment is built around the childs need for nurturing
relationships safety comfort physical activity emotional expression social
interaction and intellectual stimulation. Whenever possible we modify our
environment and adapt it to meet childrens individual needs instead of
trying to adapt children to the environment. Affirmations are the ways we make children feel important. Affirmations
include positive I messages reinforcement noticing narrating and
encouragement.
