Child Development
Lynwood Community Adult School, in partnership with Compton College, is excited to offer the child development program.
The child development program prepares students for careers in private or public programs serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children with special needs, or children in before and after school care. Upon successful completion of the certificate and/or degree program, students will be able to:
- Integrate an understanding of the needs, characteristics and multiple influences on the development of children ranging from birth to adolescence as related to high quality care and education.
- Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play and learning outcomes for all children.
- Apply effective observation, assessment, guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social and emotional development.
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Duration |
16 Weeks |
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Class Schedule |
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 PM - 8:40 PM |
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Cost |
$138 per class + $26 student fees per semester ($46 per unit: each class is 3 units) *Students may apply for Financial Aid to cover fees. |
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Registration and Orientation |
Contact Ms. Castelo at scastelo@mylusd.org or call (310) 604-3096 extension 7208 to schedule orientation. |
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Prerequisites |
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Location |
Firebaugh High School, 5246 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynwood, CA 90262 *parking is available on site |
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Upcoming Session |
February 17, 2026 |
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CDEV 107 CRN 30393 LEC |
Infant/Toddler Development Prerequisites: CDEV 103 3 Units |
First 8 Weeks 02/17/26 - 04/10/26 Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM - 8:40 PM |
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CDEV 108 CRN 30394 LEC |
Principles & Practice to Teach Young Children Prerequisites: CDEV 103 3 Units |
Second 8 Weeks 04/18/26 - 06/12/26 Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM - 8:40 PM |
*Updated 11/17/2025; SR