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CDC Office Information
The Child Development Center is located at the main District Office at
10293 Bloomfield Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday
Phone: (562) 799-4585
Fax: (562) 799-4706
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Coordinator |
Program Technician |
Community Liaison |
School Readiness Nurse |
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Program Administrator cwertheim@losal.org |
Program Technician and Enrollment aherrera@losal.org |
School Readiness and Community Liaison kaceves@losal.org |
School Readiness and Program Nurse jmcmahon@losal.org |
Enrollment Information
Child Development Center Interest Process
Thank you for your interest in the Los Alamitos Unified School District Child Development Center (CDC). We are proud to offer high quality early childhood programs for children 2.9 years of age through 5 years of age. We are updating our process for families inquiring about our Child Development Center Program enrollment for our tuition based program and replaces the previous “wait list application” process. A Google Form will be used to help gather accurate program interest and family contact information. (Families interested in California State Preschool Program options are encouraged to contact the CDC Office for assistance.)
If you are interested in adding an additional child to our interest list, please fill out a new interest list form (one form for each child) to reflect your preferences. A hard copy version of the Google Form will be available for families that do not have access to the internet. Please contact our CDC Office if you prefer a hard copy version.
As enrollment spaces become available, our CDC office team members will reach out to the family.
Enrollment Process
The enrollment process for preschool includes requirements from California Community Care Licensing and also District forms. Once you are offered a spot you can fill out the new child enrollment packet. Along with the enrollment packet we are required to obtain copies of birth certificates, immunization records and physician's report prior to entry into the classroom. Please note children need to be 2.9 years of age and independent in their toileting skills prior to entering the classroom.
For the state funded program, we will certify eligibility no sooner than May prior to the school year starting, yet we enroll throughout the school year when space is available. Please see link to the right to access the pre-eligibility form so we have your information on file.
Summer Program Process
The CDC offers a summer program for existing families. Occasionally there will be space for new families to enroll. Children who wish to be enrolled in the summer program must complete a summer enrollment packet to confirm enrollment.
Please reach out to our CDC Administrative Team with any questions. We are here to assist you! (cdc@losal.org)
Immunizations/Health Requirements
Los Alamitos Child Development Center
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT ENROLLMENT
We welcome your student to the Los Alamitos Child Development Center and hope your child will have a very healthy and happy year! To ensure the optimum health of students and to comply with county and state requirements, please note the following health requirements that must be met for enrollment:
1. IMMUNIZATIONS FOR SCHOOL
- Submit all required immunization records to enroll your child for school.
- If your child’s immunization record is not complete: Call your medical provider now and make an appointment to receive missing required missing vaccines prior to enrollment.
- All required immunizations must be submitted to complete the enrollment process.
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Required Vaccine |
Preschool Admission |
Notes for School Requirements |
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IPV/OPV (Polio) |
3 Polio |
3 doses meet Preschool requirement. |
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DTaP / DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) |
4 DTaP |
4 doses meet Preschool requirement.
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MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) |
1 MMR |
1 doses on or after 1st birthday meets Preschool requirement.
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Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) |
1 Hib |
1 dose on or after 1st birthday meets Preschool requirement. (only required for children less than 4 years, 6 months) |
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Hep B (Hepatitis B) |
3 Hep B |
3 doses meet Preschool requirement |
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VAR/VZV (Varicella or Chicken pox) |
1 Varicella |
1 dose meets Preschool requirement. |
Please note: Starting January 1, 2021, all medical exemptions for school and child care entry must be issued through CAIR-ME (https://cair.cdph.ca.gov/exemptions/home). Parents can create an account and log in to CAIR-ME to submit a request for a medical exemption. Next, the child's doctor can complete the medical exemption in CAIR-ME and print a copy for parents to give to child’s school.
2. PRESCHOOL PHYSICAL EXAM
All enrolling preschool students are required to provide physician’s check-up (physical), performed within 1 year of the first day of preschool for each year they are enrolled. The physician’s report must be completed on the state issued form (click here to print form) and must be turned into the CDC with your enrollment packet.
For more information on school immunization requirements, visit CDPH SHOTS FOR SCHOOL website.
3. MEDICATION AT SCHOOL FORM
If your child has a medical condition that requires emergency medication at school please have your doctor complete the following form and contact the school readiness nurse as soon as possible: Form-MedicationOrders11-20123.pdf. Your child may not begin preschool until all necessary medical paperwork has been provided to the CDC office.
Please note: Students will not be enrolled or admitted to preschool until the required immunization records are submitted.
School Readiness Nurse:
Julie McMahon, MSN, RN
562-799-4700 x80633
jmcmahon@losal.org
Rev. 8/24/2022
Classroom Information
The Child Development Center offers a variety of full-day & half-day Monday-Friday,
Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday preschool options.
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Full Day Preschool Sites (Click on school site for information) |
Open
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Close
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| Hopkinson Elementary School | 6:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Lee A Elementary School | 6:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Lee B Elementary School | 6:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
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| Rossmoor Elementary School | 6:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
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6:30 AM
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6:00 PM
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| Half Day Preschool Sites |
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| Los Alamitos Elementary School | 8:15 AM | 11:15 AM |
| Los Alamitos Elementary School | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Rossmoor Elementary School | 8:15 AM | 11:15 AM |
| Rossmoor Elementary School | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Example of Daily Flow for Half Day |
Tuition
CDC Tuition
(Tuition is divided into 10 equal payments throughout the school year - typically starting in August and ending in May)
Full Day (opens 6:30 am - closes 6:00 pm)
(Lunch and 2 snacks provided) Price per month
Monday thru Friday $1090
Monday, Wednesday, Friday $670
Tuesday, Thursday $465
Half Day (3-Hours AM or PM Session)
(1 snack provided) Price per month
Monday thru Friday (AM or PM) $670
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (LAE PM only) $400
Tuesday/Thursday (LAE PM only) $270
* When enrolling there is a yearly registration fee of $175
** Rates are subject to change
Tuition Payment is due on the 1st of each month beginning August 1, 2022.
Payment is late after the 10th of each month and will be assessed a late fee of 10% of the monthly tuition. Students will be dropped from the CDC program if payment is not received by the 20th of the month.
The Child Development Center program will begin on Monday, August 15, 2022. The last day of the CDC program is on June 8, 2023.
Tax ID for child care payments is 953-50-6685
