The Child Development Program serves infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children and their families. In partnership with families, the Santa Barbara School Districts, and the community, the professional staff provides a safe, nurturing and challenging environment supporting the fullest development of the whole child. This high quality program serves families with a wide diversity of needs.

Description:
The Child Development Program is comprised of 10 State Preschool classrooms (1/2 day programs), 11 full day preschools, 2 Cal-SAFE centers, and After-school programs at 9 different elementary schools. We also include the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program and the Mobile Waterford Program. Children are provided a variety of services. Our comprehensive curriculum offers children learning opportunities through active involvement with age-appropriate materials. Our staff supports the children's performance by addressing issues of self-concept, attention to task, following directions, independence, creativity, and successful interaction with others. Attention is given to each child's developmental level, and programs are designed to meet his/her individual needs in the areas of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. The program focus includes English language development for all children.

History:
The Santa Barbara School Districts Child Development Program has been in existence for over 75 years. We have grown from approx. 20 employees to over 100 employees. Our focus continues to be "School Readiness".

Contact people:

Jennie Martinez, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) Susan Ashlock, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) Gloria Medina, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Address:

721 E. Cota St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (See a map)

Directions:

If driving south on Highway 101, exit on Milpas St. and turn left. Proceed through the round-about and continue on Milpas. Turn left on Cota St. and turn right into the SBJHS staff parking lot. OUr offices. . . (more)