Recent accreditation bolsters holistic approach to care
The Child Development Center at Dominguez Hills (CDC) was recently accredited by the National Association of Young Children, an early childhood education and policy research organization. Through this accreditation, the center is able to provide high-quality early education programs for children aged between 18 months and five years old. This was welcomed news to student-parents at Dominguez Hills looking for programs that not only offer childcare services, but support cognitive, social, and physical development. The center is a service of Associated Students, Inc.
“For us in child development, we want to make sure the child grows as a whole,” said CDC director Candace Manansala. “[That] means cognitively… physically, emotionally, in all aspects so that they understand how to be more self motivated and self directed.”
In an email to The Bulletin, student-parent Chris Smith described the Child Development Center as having a reputation for a “high-quality and nurturing early childhood education environment.” That was one of the main reasons he decided to enroll his child.
“I was particularly drawn to the CDC’s focus on holistic child development and its commitment to fostering a love for learning from a young age,” Smith said.
Other Toro student-parents have observed the progress of their children’s social development.
“Just five months ago, she (Smith’s daughter) had reservations about being around people,” said Daniel Hanley, “But now, she has blossomed into a social butterfly and enjoys discovering new textures, similar to what they do in school.”
Raven Emmert, the ASI marketing and public relations coordinator, lauded the CDC as a “vital service,” one that is not available across the entire California State University system.
“We are very fortunate to have this service on our campus that is run and managed so beautifully.”
Parents also noted the social development of their children,
“Just five months ago, she had reservations about being around people,” said student parent Daniel Hanley. “But now, she has blossomed into a social butterfly and enjoys discovering new textures, similar to what they do in school.”
“CDC is such a vital service that not all CSUs have the privilege of having, ” said Raven Emmert, ASI Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator. “We are very fortunate to have this service on our campus that is run and managed so
beautifully.”
Part of running the center well includes having a holistic approach to child care.
“For us in child development, we want to make sure the child grows as a whole,” said Candace Manansala, Director of the CDC. “[that] means cognitively… physically, emotionally, in all aspects so that they understand how to be more self motivated and self directed.”
