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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.

Duration

16 Weeks

Class Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 PM - 8:40 PM 

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.

Registration and Orientation

Students must complete an orientation appointment with Ms. Castelo to register for the program.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Please contact Ms. Castelo at (310) 604-3096, extension 7208, for any questions.

Prerequisites
  • For upcoming session, students must have completed CDEV 103 to register
  • Students must be enrolled in Compton College and Lynwood Community Adult School

Click here to apply to Compton College

New LCAS students click here to create an account
 
  • High School Diploma required to apply for Financial Aid

Location

Firebaugh High School, 5246 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynwood, CA 90262

*parking is available on site

Upcoming Session

August 2026
Course of Study Overview

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

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 04/28/2026; SR

Child Development Permit Matrix - with Alternative Qualification Options Indicated