MOORPARK COLLEGE

FAQs



PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROGRAM.

The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) offers an exemplary early care and education experience for children aged 2 years, 9 months through 5 years.  Affiliated with the college Child Development Department, the Laboratory serves as a practicum and observation site for members of the Moorpark College community.  Full, partial, and half time program options are available for students, staff, and community families, as well as a Parent-Toddler program for 18-month olds.  Since we are part of the college instructional program, the CDL follows the same school calendar.  The Fall semester begins in mid-August and ends with Winter break in December.  The Spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in mid-May.  We observe the same holiday schedule as the college with the addition of an in-service day for staff development each semester.

HOW OLD DO CHILDREN HAVE TO BE TO BE ENROLLED IN YOUR PROGRAM?

For the Toddlers Program, children must be 18 months and not 3 years old by December 1 of the school year at the time of entrance.

For the Preschool, children must be 3 years to 5 years old by December 1 of the school year.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO GET MY CHILD IN YOUR PROGRAM?

Single parents and parents who carry a load of 12 units or more at Moorpark College are given priority, followed in order by parents carrying fewer than 12 units, staff, faculty, and community.

WHAT ARE THE DAYS AND HOURS AVAILABLE?

Option 1: Morning Program
2 Days/Week: Tuesday, Thursday     9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
3 Days/Week: Mon., Wed., Fri.         9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
4 Days/Week: Mon. through Thurs.   9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
5 Days/Week: Mon. through Fri.        9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon

Enhancements to Morning Program for an Extra Fee
Early Care Monday through Friday      8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Lunch Period Monday through Friday (Children bring their lunch or lunch will be available to order for an extra fee.)                     12 Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Option 2: Afternoon Program
Children bring their lunch or lunch will be available to order for an extra fee.
2 Days/Week: Monday, Wednesday    12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
2 Days/Week: Tuesday, Thursday       12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
4 Days/Week: Mon. through Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Enhancement to Afternoon Program for an Extra Fee
Extended Care Mon. through Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Enhancements to Morning Program:
Option 3: Partial Day (To be used along with Option 1 and Available by Priority of Parent Status and Teacher Staffing as Outlined Below under "Policy"). The hours for Partial Days are as follows:
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday w/Lunch Period 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Option 4: Full Day (To be used along with Option 1 and Available by Priority of Parent Status and Teacher Staffing as Outlined Below under "Policy"). The hours for Full Days are as follows:
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday w/Lunch Period 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Policy - Parents who carry a unit load of 12 units or more are given priority as mandated by the State Chancellor's office, followed in order by parents carrying fewer than 12 units, staff, faculty, and community.  The number of spaces available is contingent on availability of staff.

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The Toddler Program meets on Fridays. There are two sessions: the first is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.; the second is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. This is a dual program for children and a parent who is enrolled in the CD M60A - Toddler Program class. Registration for this course requires prior pre-registration arrangements through the CDC.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

We are grateful to Moorpark College for its support of the Child Development Laboratory.  This continued funding allows us to offer reduced tuition and fees to students, faculty and staff.  For the preschool, children's tuition vary based on the status of his/her parent(s). The tuition is as follows:

 

 

Parent Status

Option 1

Morning Program

9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon

Option 2

Afternoon Program

12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Option 3 Along w/Option 1

Partial Day

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Option 4 Along w/Option 1

Full Day

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Program / Tuition

Program / Tuition

Program / Tuition

Program / Tuition

 

 

10 Units or More

Five Half Days / $400.00 per month

Four Half Days / $320.00 per month

Three Half Days / $240.00 per month

Two Half Days / $160.00 per month

One Half Day / $80.00 per month

4 Half Days / $320.00 per month

2 Half Days / $160.00 per month

4 Partial Days / $484.00 per month

2 Partial Days / $242.00 per month

1 Partial Day / $121.00 per month

Four Full Days / $512.00 per month

Three Full Days / $384.00 per month

Two Full Days / $256.00 per month

One Full Day / $128.00 per month

Early Care / $4.00  per day

Time for Lunch / $5.50  per day

Extended Care / $5.00  per day

Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$102.00 per month

Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$118.00 per month

6 - 9 Units

Five Half Days / $465.00 per month

Four Half Days / $372.00 per month

Three Half Days / $279.00 per month

Two Half Days / $186.00 per month

One Half Day / $93.00 per month

4 Half Days / $372.00 per month

2 Half Days / $186.00 per month

4 Partial Days / $558.00 per month

2 Partial Days / $279.00 per month

1 Partial Day / $139.50 per month

Four Full Days / $588.00 per month

Three Full Days / $441.00 per month

Two Full Days / $294.00 per month

One Full Day / $147.00 per month

Early Care / $4.50 per day

Time for Lunch / $6.50 per day

Extended Care / $5.50 per day

Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$119.00 per month

Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$137.00 per month

Faculty and Staff

Five Half Days / $590.00 per month

Four Half Days / $472.00 per month

Three Half Days / $354.00 per month

Two Half Days / $236.00 per month

One Half Day / $118.00 per month

4 Half Days / $472.00 per month

2 Half Days / $236.00 per month

4 Partial Days / $704.00 per month

2 Partial Days / $352.00 per month

1 Partial Day / $176.00 per month

Four Full Days / $744.00 per month

Three Full Days / $558.00 per month

Two Full Days / $372.00 per month

One Full Day / $186.00 per month

Early Care / $4.75 per day

Time for Lunch / $8.00 per day

Extended Care / $5.75 per day

Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 $182.00 per month

Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$201.00 per month

Community

Five Half Days / $620.00 per month

Four Half Days / $496.00 per month

Three Half Days / $372.00 per month

Two Half Days / $248.00 per month

One Half Day / $124.00 per month

4 Half Days / $496.00 per month

2 Half Days / $248.00 per month

4 Partial Days / $744.00 per month

2 Partial Days / $372.00 per month

1 Partial Day / $186.00 per month

Four Full Days / $784.00 per month

Three Full Days / $588.00 per month

Two Full Days / $392.00 per month

One Full Day / $196.00 per month

Early Care / $5.00 per day

Time for Lunch / $8.50 per day

Extended Care / $7.50 per day

Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$158.00 per month

Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$178.00 per month

 Tuition and Fees subject to change.


For the toddler program, fees vary based on the status of the child's parent(s). They are as follows:

10 units or more.................. $110.00 per semester for child's fee + parent course fee

6-9 units............................. $115.00 per semester for child's fee + parent course fee

0-5 units............................. $130.00 per semester for child's fee + parent course fee

*Fees subject to change.

Course fees, child fees and health records are due at registration during the first class session.

HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE IN A CLASS?

For the preschool, the classes are mixed-age grouping. There are 16 children to a minimum of 3 adults in each room.

WHAT KIND OF QUALIFICATIONS DO YOUR TEACHERS HAVE?

All Associate Teachers have a minimum of a B.A. and qualify for the State of California Child Development Master Teacher Permit. All Assistant Teachers qualify for the State of California Child Development Teacher Permit.

DO YOU ACCEPT ‘SPECIAL NEEDS' CHILDREN?

All children are accepted and enrolled into our program following all District, State and Federal guidelines including the most recent Americans with Disabilities Act.

WHAT KINDS OF THINGS DO THE CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL DO DURING THE DAY?

We have a developmentally appropriate preschool level program, which is based on the Child Development model. The average school schedule would be:

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  1. Arrival Time - Patio activities - child directed.
  2. Group Time - Teacher directed - work with concepts, music, movement, language, etc.
  3. Inside Option Time - Child directed activities are set out in the classroom: these include language, art, manipulative, science, cognitive, block building, role playing, pre-math and/or discovery activities. The Center provides a snack during option time.
  4. Outside Option Time - Primarily child directed activities which include art/creative, large motor, role-playing, manipulative, small motor, sand/water and/or discovery activities.
  5. Group Time - Primarily teacher directed. This group time focuses on reading, language and music.
  6. Extended Care options are available.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

The CDC (Child Development Center) is located on the southeast corner of campus, near the main perimeter road, south of the Bookstore/Campus Center.

HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING MY CHILD'S NAME ON YOUR WAITING LIST?

The parent needs to fill out an application for the Child Development Center. Applications can be downloaded from this website, picked up from the Child Development Center, or you may request one mailed to you.

Moorpark College Child Development Center
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1401
Director: Cynthia Sheaks-McGowan
Last Updated 6/4/08
Moorpark College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, or sex.