MiraCosta College's Child Development Center serves as a campus lab school, providing both academic instruction to college students enrolled in child development courses and early care and education to children of student, staff, and community families.

The Center provides developmentally appropriate, play-based, and inclusive programming for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years. MiraCosta's student families receive priority enrollment as well as reduced tuition.

Location and Services

Located on the Oceanside Campus in Building 8000, the Child Development Center is open weekdays from 7:45 a. m.–4:30 p. m. throughout the academic year. 

• Half-day classroom options are available for toddlers. 
• Half-day and full-day classroom options are available for preschoolers. 

Registration

Applications for enrollment are available each semester through the Child Development Center's webpage. 

• Registration for the fall semester begins May 1.
• Registration for the spring semester begins November 1.

Classes fill quickly and families are encouraged to apply early. 

Contact

For additional information and program requirements, interested families should visit the Child Development Center's webpage or call 760.795.6656.