Release No. COC-02-041 / November 13, 2001

INFORMATION: Sue Bozman or John McElwain, (661) 362-3415 or 3494

Child Care & Preschool Programs Offered at College of the Canyons

It’s safe. It’s convenient. It’s affordable. It’s licensed and accredited. It’s staffed with professionals and certified teachers, and the kids really enjoy being there. These are the attributes that attract many Santa Clarita Valley parents with young children to Center for Early Childhood Education located on the park-like College of the Canyons campus.

The center offers care and education for children 12 months old until they begin kindergarten and follows the College of the Canyons academic calendar.

The center’s normal hours are:

Full Day: 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Half Day: 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., or 1 to 4 p.m.

“I am very proud of the services we offer at the Center,” said Cam Valenzuela, site director. “If you need care for your child while you are in school or working, or if you want your child to have a quality preschool experience,” she stressed, “we are here for you. We even have funding for tuition if you qualify." Among the mix of programs offered are morning, afternoon and full-day programs with two-day, three-day, five-day and limited Saturday options. In addition to immediate openings in center programs, an additional afternoon class for 3-year-olds will begin in January 2002.

Added advantages offered by the College of the Canyons Center are small classes with a low teacher/child ratio. For more information regarding funding, enrollment and programs, call the Center at (661) 362 ­ 3541.