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4400 Ladoga Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713

Department Phone 
(562) 421-8210

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Important Information

If visiting the Child Development Centers Office located at Monroe in consideration of our nearby residents, please park in the lot on the corner of Harvey Way and Ladoga Ave. If the lot is full, we recommend to park only on the school side of the street.  The Child Development office is located at the corner of Ladoga Ave. and Fairman St. Follow the side walk until you come to the CDC entrance.  Thank you for your consideration. 

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CDC Vision:

The Child Development Centers build the educational foundation for all children to realize their full potential.

CDC Values:

  • Compassion
  • Effective Communication
  • Knowledgeable
  • Patience
  • Professionalism
  • Respect

About Our Program

Our program believes that in an effective Early Learning and Education Program:

  1. Children learn best in an atmosphere that fosters self-esteem and confidence.
  2. Classrooms/centers are reflective of thoughtful observation and intentional planning.
  3. Developmentally and age appropriate child centered activities designed around language/vocabulary, skills and interest levels that integrate social-emotional, cognitive, physical abilities, healthy well-being, and home and school. 
  4. A partnership is established between our program, home and community.
  5. Each child’s culture and language is respected to enhance the child’s self-esteem.

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Child Development Centers - Administration

Contact Phone / Address Position / Responsibility
Sarah Forrester (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Director
Cristabel Rodriguez (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Program Coordinator
Lindsey Evans (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Program Coordinator

Maritona “Mary” Lopez

(562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Program Coordinator
Linda Alzugaray (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Administrative Secretary

Child Development Centers - Staff

Contact Phone / Address Position / Responsibility
Celia De Haro Macias (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Guidance Specialist
Patricia Moreno (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Credential Services Specialist
Ada Merino (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3208 Fax
HR Technician
Vacant (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3208 Fax
HR Assistant
Karen Guzman (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual Spanish
Maria Rodarte (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual Spanish
Christopher Marquis (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
Vacant (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Senior Health Assistant
Elsa Baul

(562) 997-8404

CDC Budget Analyst

Karla "Michelle" Magana (562) 997-8135 CDC Accounting Tech
Lorena Abrego (OSSS) (562) 421-8210
(562) 496-3219 Fax
Staff Secretary

 

Enrollment Centers - Staff

Contact Phone / Address Position / Responsibility
Ileana Lomeli (562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
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Jessica Mercado Romero (562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
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Isabel Duenas (562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
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Beyra Verdugo Fernandez (562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
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Dayana Enciso (562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
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Claudia Reineke

(562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
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Lourdes Aguirre

(562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
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Ferlencia Aispuro

(562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Intermediate Office Assistant - Bilingual
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Susan Higbee

(562) 429-8636
(562) 496-3208 Fax
Office Assistant
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