Child Development

Approved Service Learning Preschool Sites

Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center
Website:www.blcenc.org
Contact Person: Gail Winterbourne (bcpresch@blcenc.org)
Contact Phone: (760) 753-2471
Address: 925 Balour Drive Encinitas CA 92024
Volunteer Needs: Assist teacher in classroom with child development activities. *TB test is required, background check and fingerprinting if volunteering more than 10 hours per week.

Buena Vista Pre-Kindergarten Program
Contact Person: Debbie Basom
Contact Phone: 760-331-5073
Address: 1330 Buena Vista Way Carlsbad CA 92008
Volunteer Needs: Assist in special needs preschool class.Mon- Thurs 8:00-11:00 and 12:00-3:00. Opportunity to work with speech therapist, adaptive PE teacher, and OT.*TB test required.

Camp Pendleton MCCS/ Marine & Family Services
Website:www.mccscp.com/volunteer-skills-development
Contact Person: Candi Heinberger (candi.heinberger@usmc.mil)
Contact Phone: (760) 725-3856
Address: P.O. BOX 555020, Bldg. 13150 Rm.317 (14th ST/C ST) Camp Pendleton CA 92055
Volunteer Needs: Assistance in preschool programs

Casa de Amparo Child Development Center
Website:www.casadeamparo.org
Contact Person: Noah Lomax (nlomax@casadeamparo.org)
Contact Phone: (760) 754-5500
Address: Rancho Del Oro Drive. Oceanside (CDC)
Volunteer Needs: Casa de Amparo is committed to supporting those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth and healthy relationships. Available volunteer opportunities include working at the child development center. TB clearance and background check is required ($96.00) and a minimum of eight hours per month is required as well as a six month commitment.

Children's Atelier Center
Contact Person: Lenika Lopez (encinitasstaff@yahoo.com)
Contact Phone: (760) 942-3240
Address: 1508 Windson Road Cardiff CA 92007
Volunteer Needs: Plan and implement appropriate age activities for children. Introduce vocabulary words and engage in conversations with children. Music and movement activities, songs and games. Work with teachers and make materials for children. Fifteen hour commitment required, TB test needed. Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30.

Del Rio Elementary - Preschool Program
Contact Person: Janis Jones (Janis.Jones@oside.k12.ca.us)
Contact Phone: (760) 901-7300
Address: 5207 E. Parker Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: Assist in preschool program.

First Presbyterian Preschool
Website:www.fpcoceanside.org
Contact Person: Julie Faumuina (jfaumuina@fpcoceanside.org)
Contact Phone: (760) 757-5120
Address: 2001 El Camino Real Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: Volunteering in a preschool classroom under the direct supervision of teachers.*TB clearance required. Hours are M-F 7:00-5:30.

Garrison State Preschool
Contact Person: Nellie Maya (nellie.maya@oside.k12.ca.us)
Contact Phone: (760) 901-7600
Address: 333 Garrison Street Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: State funded program that requires an 8-1 ratio, this preschool is located at Garrison Elementary School. Volunteers are needed to assist teacher in a preschool environment. A current T.B. clearance is required. A.M class is from 8:15-11:15 and P.M. Class is from 12:15 -3:15.

Ivey Ranch Park Preschool Program
Website: www.iveyranch.com
Contact Person: Gina Lorenz (volunteer@iveyranch.com)
Contact Phone: (760) 722-4839
Address: 110 Rancho del Oro Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: This organization provides services to the special needs and able-bodied community. Help is needed with children's activities including: songs, games, arts and crafts, stories. Minimum time committent is 10 hours. Monday- Friday 2:00-6:30 and Saturday 9:00-5:00. *TB test clearnace within the last year is required.

Laurel Elementary Preschool Program
Contact Person: Traci Galloway (Traci.Galloway@oside.k12.ca.us)
Contact Phone: (760) 966-4200
Address: 1410 Laurel St. Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: State funded program that requires an 8-1 ratio. Volunteers are needed to assist teacher in a preschool environment. A current T.B. clearance is required. A.M class is from 8:15-11:15 and P.M. Class is from 12:15 -3:15.

Libby Elementary - Preschool Program
Contact Person: Liliana Gonzalez
Contact Phone: (760) 901-7000
Address: 423 W. Redondo Dr. Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: State funded program that requires an 8-1 ratio. Volunteers are needed to assist teacher in a preschool environment. A current T.B. clearance is required. A.M class is from 8:15-11:15 and P.M. Class is from 12:15 -3:15.

MAAC Project Head Start Oceanside II
Contact Person: Pam Peyton (ppeyton@maacproject.org)
Contact Phone: (760) 941-7616
Address: 2322 Catalina Cr. Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: Assist lead teacher, co-teacher and director to implement the curriculum through educational play and age appropriate interaction with children ages 3-5. Monday-Friday 7:30-5:00. *After 16 volunteer hours, TB test is required.

MAAC Project Head Start Vista 1
Contact Person: Marlo Dinkins (mdinkins@maacproject.org)
Contact Phone: (760) 726-4272
Address: 739 Olive Avenue Vista CA 92083
Volunteer Needs: Assist Lead Teacher, Co-teacher and Director to implement the curriculum through educational play and age appropriate interaction with the children in the program. After 16 hrs. TB test and fingerprints are required. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:00

MAAC Project Head Start , Old Grove
www.maacproject.org
Contact Person: Karen Case (kcase@maacproject.org)
Contact Phone: (760) 433-7589
Address: 235 Via Pelicano Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: Volunteer will assist in the classroom under the direction of the Lead Teacher. College students will interact with preschool children with indoor and outdoor activities. The program serves children from low income families and children with disabilities. All volunteers must complete an application, bring proof of TB clearance, and have fingerprinting and background check is required, paid for by the MAAC Project.

MiraCosta College Child Development Center
Website:www.miracosta.edu/instruction/childdevelopmentcenter/index.html
Contact Person: Mark Whitney
Contact Phone: (760) 795-6662
Address: MS 16 Oceanside CA
Volunteer Needs: Assisting with children's activities. *TB test is required.

Mission CDC, Quality Children's Services
Website: http://www.qualitychildrensservices.org/sandiego.php
Contact Person: Doris Roldan or Gabriella Romero (missioncdc@aol.com)
Contact Phone: (760) 967-1370
Address: 3870 Mission Avenue D6 Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: Assist teachers in the classroom and on the playground in a Montessori environment. TB test required and volunteers must bring identification. The center is open 6:30-5:00.

Mission Elementary - Preschool Program
Contact Person: Gloria Martinez (gmartinez@oside.k12.ca.us)
Contact Phone: (760) 966-8700
Address: 4991 Macario Drive Oceanside 92057 (temporary site while Mission is under construction)
Volunteer Needs: State funded program that requires an 8-1 ratio. Volunteers are needed to assist teacher in a preschool environment. A current T.B. clearance is required. A.M class is from 8:15-11:15 and P.M. Class is from 12:15 -3:15.

Noah's Ark Learning Center
Website: http://www.noahsarkvista.com
Contact Person: Peggy Hughes (noahsarkvista@aol.com)
Contact Phone: (760) 724-5445
Address: 1410 Foothill DR Vista CA 92084
Volunteer Needs: Help teachers supervise children 12 months to 6 years. TB test required (within last two years). Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm.

North Terrace Elementary - Preschool Program
Contact Person: Vicki Gravlin (vicki.gravlin@oside.k12.ca.us)
Contact Phone: (760) 901-7500
Address: 940 Capistrano Dr. Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: State funded program that requires an 8-1 ratio. Volunteers are needed to assist teacher in a preschool environment. A current T.B. clearance is required. A.M class is from 8:15-11:15 and P.M. Class is from 12:15 -3:15.

Pilgrim Children's Center
Website: http://www.pilgrimchildrenscenter.com/
Contact Person: Anne Lewis (pilgrimchildctr@sbcglobal.net)
Contact Phone: (760) 729-4464
Address: 2020 Chesnut Ave. Carlsbad CA 92008
Volunteer Needs: Assist teachers with classroom activities for children ages 2-5 years of age.

St. Mary's Star of the Sea School
Website: www.stmarystars.org
Contact Person: Debbie Shapiro (debdirect2@hotmail.com)
Contact Phone: (760) 722-7475
Address: 515 Wisconsin Avenue Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: In the preschool setting volunteers will assist teachers in preparing classroom environments, implementing curriculum plans, and working with children constructively while they play.All volunteers must present proof of current TB (not older than 4 years) and must obtain a background and fingerprinting check, processed through "Choice Point" and paid by St. Mary Star of Sea.

Temple Solel Early Childhood Center
Website: www.templesolel.net/index.php?submenu=AboutUs&src=directory&view=interiorpages&srctype=detail
Contact Person: Cathy Goldberg (cgoldberg@templesolel.net)
Contact Phone: (760) 944-1285
Address: 3575 Manchester Ave. Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007
Volunteer Needs: Activities include: classroom assistance, designing developmentally appropriate learning activities, interacting with young children, and working with teaching team. Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm. *TB test required.