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Cerro Coso Child Development Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/15/2025
Total visits
4

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 is a lab school program affiliated with Cerro Coso Community College serving children 18 months to kindergarten entry in Ridgecrest and California City. The center offers part-time preschool and full-time care with developmentally appropriate practices following California Department of Education regulations.

Philosophy
The program strives to provide a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment that respects each child's uniqueness and fosters self-esteem, autonomy, competence and success. The center honors diversity, supports emotional, social, physical and intellectual development, and believes children benefit from exploring and discovering with adult support in a warm, supportive environment.
Ages served
18 months to kindergarten entry
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:45am to 5:00pm

Programs

  • •Part day preschool
  • •Full time care

Highlights

  • ✓Credentialed teaching staff following California Department of Education Title 5 and Community Care licensing Title 22
  • ✓Child development lab school model providing exemplary practices for college students
  • ✓Inclusive environment welcoming children with special needs
  • ✓Serves Cerro Coso Community College students with first priority

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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