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Cerro Coso Child Development Center-Cal City

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

10179 Heather Avenue, California City, CA 93505

Visit website ↗(760) 373-1070Directions ↗Licensed for 27
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/15/2024
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Cerro Coso Child Development Center offers part-day preschool programs for children ages 3-5 funded through the Department of Education, with locations in California City and Ridgecrest. The center is staffed with credentialed teaching professionals and operates as a lab school model for college students.

Philosophy
Each person is a unique individual full of discovery and knowledge. A positive self-image is essential to full development. Children develop trust through constant, caring responses from adults. Children need opportunities for expression through art, music, and language, and an environment to explore and discover with adult support. Diversity is honored and celebrated. Safe, warm, supportive environments enriching emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development are vital. Positive early learning experiences set the stage for lifelong learning.
Ages served
3 years to Kindergarten
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30-11:30 AM or 12:30-3:30 PM at Heather Ave location; 9:00-12:00 AM at RPU location

Programs

  • •Part-day preschool
  • •Developmentally appropriate learning environment
  • •Child development lab school model

Highlights

  • ✓Credentialed teaching staff following California Department of Education Title 5 and Community Care licensing Title 22
  • ✓1 staff to 8 preschoolers ratio
  • ✓Inclusive environment for children with special needs
  • ✓Priority enrollment for Cerro Coso Community College students

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