Mendocino College Child Care Facility

The Mendocino College Child Development Center serves children 18 months to 6 years old and has been operating since 1978. The center provides child care, student training opportunities, and parent education with a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Philosophy

The staff believe that a high quality early childhood education program will provide a safe and nurturing environment, which promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children while responding to the needs of families. The Center offers a well-planned, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on individual needs of the children, with a consistent core of well-trained staff and referral/support services for families. The center is operated on a non-discriminatory basis offering equal treatment and access to services.

Ages served

18 months to 6 years old

Hours

7:45 am - 5:15 pm Monday through Friday

Outdoor

Indoor and outdoor activities include art, music, fine and gross motor activities, woodworking, dramatic play, rich language experiences, science and nature, cooking. Occasional walking field trips are taken on-campus.

Meals

Healthy meals and snacks are provided in a relaxed, family-style manner

Not stated on their website: Teacher-to-child ratio, Curriculum details, Potty training practices, Discipline approach. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.