Central California Economic Development (CCEDC) La Escuelita Child Development was created in April 2000 to provide quality child care and development services to children from 1-5 years.

La Escuelita ("The Little Schools") provides child care services Monday through Saturday, full day/full year, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. La Escuelita provides services to approximately 350 children and families, in Delano with their largest center (106 children) and 3 centers in Bakersfield (serving 144 children).

CCEDC La Escuelita was awarded the largest Migrant grant from the California Department of Education, Child Development Division. La Escuelita employs approximately 120 employees, and hopes to expand services in the Delano area in the near future.

La Escuelita works closely with all families to provide services in quality child care and development environments. La Escuelita promotes a curriculum based (The Creative Curriculum) environment to provide activities to assist with the cognitive growth and development of children. La Escuelita wants to support children's success in their learning!

Family Advocates are also available to assist families with health and social services by providing support through resources and referrals to other agencies in the community who can provide further assistance.

If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact Kalina Marquez, Program Manager at (661) 366-3995 extension 103 or (661) 809-1779.