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Programs
The programs offered by the CCSF Child Development and Family Studies Department include:
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California Early Childhood Mentor Teacher Program
Provides a system of teacher and director mentoring in the field of early childhood education in San Francisco. For more information about services the California Early Childhood Mentor Teacher Program provides call (415) 452-5600 for Statewide Information or call Sheila Norman at (415) 452-7004 or at ccdcsf@aol.com.
Child Development Centers
Child Care and Development Centers serve student parents and their children and provide practicum training sites for students:
  • Campus Child Development Program
  • Orfalea Family Center at John Adams Campus - NAEYC Accredited
  • Grace Child Development Center
  • Full and Part Day State Preschools: Mission, Bernal Heights, Oceanview, Rocky Mountain Participation Nursery School
*Parents interested in placing children on the centralized eligibility list for child care can call (415) 561-1895.Additional child care information can be obtained be referring to the City College Childcare Guide. If you want the Childcare Guide mailed to you, please call (415) 239-3172 and leave a message including your name, address, and phone number.
Department Information
Child Development Training Consortium
Supports training and professional growth by offering tuition reimbursement for those working in the field. Also provides reimbursement for the cost of obtaining the child development permit. More information about services the Child Development Training Consortium provides can be obtained at www.childdevelopment.org. For information about class reimbursement at City College of San Francisco call (415) 452-5605.
Credit Courses in Child Development and Family Studies
A full range of credit course work featuring 85 sections of courses on child development topics, leading to an AA with a major in Child Development, or certificates in various interest areas. Courses are offered during the day, evenings and weekends at most of the CCSF sites throughout the City. Course and schedule information can be obtained by calling (415) 239-3172, or through the schedule of classes at CCSF.
Family Child Care Training Program
Courses, resources and services specifically for family child care providers are available through the department. Support for current and future child care providers is available at: http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Child_Development/Family_Child_Care_Project/
Foster Parent Training
Classes for foster parents offered in the community in collaboration with the San Francisco Department of Human Services. Information about foster parenting can be obtained by calling the San Francisco Department of Human Services Foster Care & Adoption Hotline at (415) 558-2200
Information can be obtained by calling (415)239-3172.
Jumpstart
A service-learning project offered in partnership with San Francisco State University. Students receive stipends, experience and credit for working in SF preshools. For more information, contact: www.jstart.org
For enrollment information, see: http://jumpstart-sf.sfsu.edu or call (415) 452 7000
Parent & Infant and Parent & Child Classes
Adult education classes designed for parents and children at 15 sites throughout the City. Enrollment information can be obtained by calling 415 452-5905 or 239-3172 or by viewing the list of classes.
Parenting in the Business Community
Classes for working parents at selected business sites.
Positive Parenting Classes
Classes for meeting court mandated parenting education requirements.
Safe Start
Violence prevention training program and certificate for early childhood professionals. For information on Safe Start in San Francisco and the Safe Start Campaign visit http://www.ucsf.edu/coe/linc/
San Francisco Child Care Facilities and Demographic Information
The Child Care Facilities Fund of the Low Income Investment Fund sponsors a site that maps all child care facilities in San Francisco. Dempgraphic information on San Francisco child care facilities are available at this site.
http://www.sfccmap.com
SF Early Childhood Professional Development Project
A resource & support center designed to assist early childhood professionals with career, permit, coursework, & employment information.
URL:http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Child_Development/ChildNet/
Teacher Prep Center
Individuals interested in becoming K-12 teachers can receive advising, pathway and transfer support, resources and information on related activities including, mentoring, Future Teachers Club, field experience opportunities and specific course offerings for future teachers. SFSU courses offered at the CCSF campus in related areas are available, as are advisors and counselors. Call (415) 239-3890.
Web Page: http://www.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~TRDP/