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Kettering Child Development Center

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Basic Information

Address: 550 Silvera Ave., Long Beach 90803
Phone Number: 562) 493-2850
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Email: cdcenroll@lbschools.net

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Additional Information

School Type: Before and After School Care TK-5th Grade Located on LBUSD Elementary and K-8 Campuses
School Setting:

Before and After School Care TK-5th Grade Located on LBUSD Elementary and K-8 Campuses

Classroom Size: 14 children: 1 Teacher
Financial Assistance Accepted?: Financial assistance is offered through our subsidized school age program
Academic Programs: Pinnacle® School Age Curriculum is a research-based early childhood curriculum. Based on the works of Piaget, Gardner, and Erikson, Pinnacle® provides early childhood educators with lessons that engage children in developmentally appropriate activities. • Developmentally appropriate activities that adhere to early childhood education industry standards • Clearly stated learning objectives to help facilitate learning in all domains • Flexible programming to accommodate varied learning styles • Carefully selected themes that capture children’s interest • Long-range goals linked to Key Standards • Provides suggestions to enrich childhood developmental milestones based on research • Interactive activities that help children develop a love for learning while they are growing, playing, and having fun • Suggested book lists related to theme Time is allocated to support homework and classroom requirements. Our goal is to provide a balanced, engaging program for our children.
Mission Statement:

The Child Development Centers build the educational foundation for all children to realize their full potential. CDC Values: Compassion, Effective Communication, Knowledgeable, Patience, Professionalism, and Respect

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

The LBUSD Child Development Centers believe it is important to build a strong foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics;
to develop self-esteem and respect for others;
to address the individual needs, interests and concerns of all children by planning a variety of activities;
to meet the educational needs of all children by using instructional strategies that teach different learning styles;
to assist children in practicing good personal health, safety, and nutrition habits; and to support children in developing responsibility and independence.

School History:

The LBUSD Child Development Centers opened their first preschool in 1941, to support the widows who were living in the Navy housing project. In 1943 the project was extended to include school age care services, and the program grew to 21 preschool and school age care centers across Long Beach, Signal Hill and Lakewood. Today the program has continued to grow to 28 centers serving subsidized and fee based families in our part day and full day preschool programs as well as our TK-5th grade fee based and subsidized school age care programs.

Notes/School Information:

Kettering Child Development Center provides before and after school care for elementary children (Transitional Kindergarten through 12 years of age). Centers are open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, throughout the year, except for legal holidays and holidays declared by the Board of Education. Full day childcare is offered during Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring and Summer breaks but may be at a different school site.

Registration Fee: $30.00-First child, $25.00 for each additional child up to $100.00; Fees: $27.00/day during the school year, a minimum of 4 hours/day is required, $6.75 will be collected for each additional hour above the 4 hour minimum during the school year, $45.00 full day for non-school days