Child Development
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic the Child Development office is temporarily closed.
ABC Unified School District schools are closed for the remainder of the school year through June 10, 2020.
This decision to close schools for the rest of the school year is in alignment with Governor Gavin Newsom, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, and Dr. Debra Duardo, Superintendent of the L.A. County Office of Education. Students will continue to participate in the ABC Online Learning at Home.
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District Office West11011 Artesia Boulevard Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7985
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Please visit the department's individual programs for additional information.
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The Child Development Department is proud to offer a variety of outstanding programs to the community. All programs provide a safe, nurturing, and educational experience designed to meet the social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical needs of children.
Thomas Woodward, Supervisor Child Development |
Ext. 25406 |
Lora Ballard, Coordinator of Child Development |
Ext. 25423 |
Estela Ortega, Secretary II | Ext. 25447 |
Zoila Soto, Secretary II | Ext. 25464 |
Erika Garibaldo, Secretary I | Ext. 25480 |
Diane Garcia, Accounting Technician | Ext. 21243 |
Martha Gonzalez, Clerical Assistant | Ext. 25458 |
Eva Martinez, Clerical Assistant | Ext. 25442 |
Laura Hernandez, Teacher on Special Assignment | Ext. 25419 |
Mariaseth Reyes, Teacher on Special Assignment | Ext. 25408 |
- Head Start/State Preschool
- California State Preschool Programs (CSPP)
- Extended Day Program (Before and After School)
- Tracy Infant Center (CCTR)