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Southwestern College Child Development Center

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

900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Visit website ↗(619) 216-6695Directions ↗Licensed for 144
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 1/14/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Southwestern College Child Development Center serves ages 2-5 years in six classrooms, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and emergent curriculum. The center has been NAEYC accredited for 15 consecutive years and provides convenient, affordable child care to college students, staff, and nearby community residents.

Philosophy
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and emergent curriculum, based on core principles of parent involvement, enriched setting, and collaboration among parents, teachers, children, and community. Children explore their environment and express themselves through natural languages. Emergent projects develop from concepts, ideas, and interests that arise within the group, with staff and children co-creating project direction.
Ages served
2 to 5 years
Hours
Preschool classroom: Full Day Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Half Day Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 12 noon. Two-year-old classroom: Full Day Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 5 pm. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
Meals
Lunch provided (menu available)

Programs

  • •Preschool classroom
  • •Transitional classroom
  • •Two-year-old classroom

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accredited for 15 consecutive years
  • ✓Reggio Emilia Approach curriculum
  • ✓Serves average of 144 children per day in six classrooms
  • ✓Parent involvement and community collaboration

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