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Tincher Child Development Center
Basic Information
Address: 1701 Petaluma Ave., Long Beach 90815
Phone Number: 562) 430-6810
Email: cdcenroll@lbschools.net
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Additional Information
School Type: Preschool and Before and After School Care TK-5th Grade Located on LBUSD Elementary and K-8 Campuses
School Setting:
Preschool and Before and After School Care TK-5th Grade Located on LBUSD Elementary and K-8 Campuses
Classroom Size: Preschool 12 children: 1 Teacher; School Age 14 children: 1 Teacher
Financial Assistance Accepted?: Financial assistance is offered through our subsidized preschool programs
Academic Programs: Tincher Preschool focuses on preparing children to be successful in kindergarten and beyond by using research based instructional strategies in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. The district’s preschool program is aligned with the Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework developed by the California Department of Education which identifies the knowledge, skills and competencies that children typically attain as they complete their first and second year of preschool. Program components address social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development in key areas that are necessary for kindergarten readiness. In addition, the preschool program provides appropriate services to support the needs of English Language Learners.
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:
Tincher Preschool-Children between the ages of three to five years old are served Monday through Friday. Hours of operation are from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM throughout the year, except for legal holidays and holidays declared by the Board of Education. Staff are certificated with the appropriate Early Childhood Education Certifications to teach in Child Development.
Registration Fee: $100; Daily Full Time Rate: $45
Tincher School Age Care provides before and after school care for elementary children (Transitional Kindergarten through 12 years of age). Centers are open 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, throughout the year, except for legal holidays and holidays declared by the Board of Education. Full day childcare is also offered during Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring and Summer breaks.
Kids Korner Fee Based School Age Care
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