Child Development Program
Mission College offers an academic program for careers with children and a Child Development Center Lab that accommodates student training and provides child care for faculty, staff, students and the community.
Our facility is currently closed due to the Pandemic
Child Development Academic Program
We offer a degrees and certificates for future teachers on how to work with children.
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Child Development Center Lab
Take a look inside our Child Development Center with individualized classrooms, offices and an outdoor play area.
See Our Lab
When is the CDC Open? Can I Visit?
During normal times, our Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Parents and visitors are welcome to schedule a visit. We suggest parents park in Lot B and buy a parking permit. Please call ahead or stop by the office to schedule a tour of the facility.
AS Degrees & Certificates
- Early Childhood Education AS Degree (degree)
- Early Childhood Education AS Degree for Transfer (degree)
- Child Development Permit-Associate Teacher (certificate)
- Child Development Permit-Teacher/Master Teacher (certificate)
- Early Intervention Specialist (certificate)
Highlights of our degree program
- On site Lab Schools
- Completed AS/Certificate Requirements meet State Matrix Child Development Permit Requirements
Childcare for Mission College Students
Our Child Development Center provides discounted services for Mission College students with children. See this page for details on students with children.
It's KPIX's Paul Deanno!
Emmy award winning meteorologist Paul Deanno from KPIX read his children's book "Wow Weather" to the CDC children.
Additional Programs of Interest
Nutritional Science
Interested in making sure children eat properly? Check out our nutritional science classes.
Teach Nutrition Here
ESL for Child Care
Do you have trouble with the English language? Our ESL classes can help!
Improve Your EnglishThank you for your interest in Child Development!