[New post] Everyone learns at Woodland Community College Child Development Center
Carlos Guerrero posted: "As a young girl snacked on watermelon, her mother munched on broccoli. As the mom explained it, her daughter taught her to "eat her veggies." "Before she started school here, I hardly ever ate vegetables," the woman explained while squeezed into a chil" Daily Democrat
As a young girl snacked on watermelon, her mother munched on broccoli.
As the mom explained it, her daughter taught her to "eat her veggies." "Before she started school here, I hardly ever ate vegetables," the woman explained while squeezed into a child-sized chair as her daughter stood in line to get her face painted.
It was one of the lessons learned during an Open House held Wednesday evening at the Woodland Community College Child Development Center.
Hosted by Jesus Moreno, site supervisor, the Open House is held once a year for prospective and current students.
Moreno started as a volunteer at the Center, located in Building 1000, some 22 years ago. Today he is in charge of the facility that presently has 11 students but can accommodate as many as 27. Most of the children are preschool age and the sons and daughters of people taking classes or working at the college.
The Center is licensed for four toddlers with other children between the ages of three- and five.
Building 1000 is a stand-alone structure on the northeast side of the College campus at 2300 E. Gibson Road, near the agricultural greenhouses and farm.
A well-stocked bookshelf is in the center of the Woodland Community College Child Development Center. An open house hosted by site director Jesus Moreno was held at the center this past week. The school can accommodate up to 27 students and serves as a place for children and young teachers to be educated. (Jim Smith/Courtesy)
Inside, it is a colorful affair with plenty of books in English and Spanish, such as "I Spy with My Little Eye," "The Big Bug Search," "Itsy Bitsy Spider," and "Numeras," along with large sheets of drawing paper that's perfect for finger painting, handmade "sock puppets," and a huge rug with sections featuring words which go with letters of the alphabet.
The room is also divided into sections so a variety of activities by students can take place independently of one another.
Outside, there is a grassy play area with covered picnic tables and a few exercise stations.
The Development Center is a state-funded program licensed to serve children ages 2 through first grade. It's currently enrolling young students whose guardians are students at the college or are residents of the community.
But - as indicated by the vegetable-loving parent – the children aren't the only ones learning. A number of educators countywide pursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree to become a preschool teacher, have started out teaching at the Center.
There are presently six teachers at the center. Moreno said the ratio between teachers and children is eight to one, meaning each teacher is in charge of eight children, which provides more individualized education.
In addition to instructional programs centered around basic education, the children and staff also have an opportunity to learn about food – along with teaching their parents.
Moreno said the classroom is equipped with a small kitchen so that meals can be provided through the state-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.
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