Here's a press release from Child Development Incorporated concerning some new child care centers opening up in Menifee...

Grand Opening of CDC School Age Programs in Menifee School District Presented by Child Development Incorporated (CDI/CDC)

Menifee, CA October 27, 2008: Child Development Inc. (CDI) announces the grand opening of three new child care centers on the campuses of Southshore, Callie Kirkpatrick and Freedom Crest Elementary Schools in the Menifee Union School District. The centers serve children ages 4.9 through 11 years of age for before and after school. Specialty camps are offered during holidays and off track. Scholarships are available to families who qualify based on income. For more information, call 949-476-2445.

CDI has over 35 years experience working in Early Care and Education. We operate 160 Child Development Centers throughout the State of California, serving 15,000 children. We partner with over 30 school districts to provide before and after school academic and educational enrichment and kindergarten readiness programs to families. Our programs are funded by both parent fees and the Child Development Division of the California Department of Education and are licensed by the state. Our centers all follow Title 5 requirements, the most rigorous health and safety and educational requirements for child development centers in California. CDI programs are individualized, unique and specific to the needs of each of our local communities. Our commitment to building authentic connections with families and communities are of highest importance to CDI as we see this as essential in achieving excellence in our programs. We are like part of your family.

Join us for celebrations at each of the centers during the week of October 27th.

Monday October 27th, 2:00-3:30pm: Ice Cream Social
Tuesday October 28th, 7:30-8:30am: Bagel Bites
Wednesday October 29th, 2:00-3:30pm: Friendship Salad
Thursday October 30th, 7:30-8:30am: Hot cocoa, Coffee & Muffins
Friday October 31st, 1:15-3:30pm: Fall Festival & Raffle

Please contact us for more information and/or locations at our Regional Office of Child Development Incorporated (CDI/CDC) 949-476-2445 or visit our web site at www.cdicdc.org.

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With many moms and dads commuting long distances to work, daycare has become a hot commodity in Menifee.

The Press Enterprise reports today that families here are struggling to find available daycare, with every facility carrying long waiting lists.

Inland Empire Craigslist is packed with ads from childcare providers, and families searching for childcare providers.

Last week, The Californian reported that a non-denominational church in Sun City is seeking to open up a child care center. However, residents there are fighting it, claiming that Sun City is a bad place for a child care center.

I don't understand why the public school system can't offer after-school care (or before school care), on a paid basis. That is, Menifee Union School District could offer a childcare program that families would pay for, and charge high enough to earn a substantial profit. That profit could offset the school district's expenses.

Labels: Daycare