Child Development Laboratory School

From its inception, the Cerritos College Child Development Center was established as a laboratory school for students acquiring on education in Child Development. As a laboratory school, the Center provides opportunities for students to perform practicum hours on site. The practicum students read stories, prepare and present activities under the direct supervision of a Mentor Teacher and/or the Director. Using positive interactions with children, practicum students and staff encourage respect at all times.

The Center is also open to students from other local colleges to conduct observations.