Fairplex Child Development Center
The Fairplex Child Development Center is a private, non-profit center operated by the Los Angeles County Fair Association since 1980 and in alliance with the University of La Verne since 1991. We cherish children, support families, build community among diversity and pursue excellence in early education.
We serve children and families from twelve weeks to kindergarten age with specially designed infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, which emphasize developmentally appropriate experiences for the children and is regarded as one of the finest facilities of its kind in California. Children are admitted into the various programs regardless of income, religion, ethnicity, gender, culture, language, or developmental differences, based upon enrollment space availability.
Our program is proud of our highly trained and qualified staff certified in early childhood education, many of whom hold advanced degrees in child development or related fields. The Fairplex Child Development Center also serves as a professional development school for students enrolled in the University of La Verne’s early childhood education program. This partnership with the University ensures that the Center’s program incorporates the highest standards to encourage optimum child development opportunities. CDC is a training site for adult students pursuing a Child Development, BS from the university. Students are mentored by seasoned CDC experts in hands-on-daily education of children. As a result, our staff continually build its knowledge of best practices based on the latest early childhood education research, keeping our teachers on the leading edge of educational approaches. This mutual partnership is the lifeblood of Child Development Center.