Welcome to the
The Child Development Center
The Child Development Center is a private, not-for-profit organization established in the Circle C Ranch neighborhood in 1994 as a family-centered preschool for our community. With nearly twenty years of accredited recognition by NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children), we create a learning environment where exploration, shared experiences, and support from caring teachers, help children foster confidence and knowledge to succeed.
Our Story
The Child Development Center is a private, not-for-profit organization established in the Circle C Ranch neighborhood in 1994 as a family-centered preschool for our community. With nearly twenty years of accredited recognition by NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children), we create a learning environment where exploration, shared experiences, and support from caring teachers, help children foster confidence and knowledge to succeed.
The Programs
Our engaging programs are especially designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of your young child. The Child Development Center provides full-time classes for children 8 weeks through age 5.
After School
Our mission is to offer a safe and fun recreation program that keeps kids active and promotes every child’s social, emotional, physical, and academic development. Our school age programs are implemented using our core values of character, respect, empowerment, and wonder.
Campus Locations & Hours
CDC West
5917 La Crosse Ave.
CDC East
5915 La Crosse Ave.
Office Hours:
7:00 am - 5:45 pm
Monday - Friday
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Latest News
We are excited to partner with Coats for Kids again this year! Drop off your coats ❄️
Spooktacular fun at our fall centers this week! From pumpkin painting to eyeball spaghetti, our ghouls and goblins had a blast celebrating. 🎃👻
We have had the best week welcoming our community heroes! 🚓🚒 Thank you to the Austin Police Department and Austin Fire Department for showing us how they keep our community safe and strong!
Back to school concert on the green 🎸☀️
We’re making a splash all summer long!🌊☀️😎
Ms. Kristy has been an integral part of The Child Development Center for over 20 years, serving as both a dedicated teacher and Education Director. It is with a mix of emotions, that we announce her departure to begin a new chapter. Though she’ll be dearly missed, her impact will be felt for years to come!
