About Us
Our Mission
Investing In Our Community...One Family At A Time
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide quality early childhood education, development, and health programs for children 4 months to 5 years of age at little or no cost to low-income families. this early education program helps families to remain gainfully employed, attend school, or have time to look for work and be self-sustaining. eccdc provides quality care and early childhood education that promotes early intervention and inclusion, nutrition, wellness, and support in licensed community-based centers. education and support can break the cycle of poverty.
Founder, Lorraine Boyce
Founder, Ruth Clothier
Our History
Established in 1974, former Mayor Lorraine Boyce and Escondido resident Ruth Clothier petitioned the state of California to provide Title V funding to provide the opportunity for parents of young children to work or go to school. The Escondido Community Child Development Center, Inc. is a state licensed, non-profit early learning and care organization for children ages 4 months to 5 years. Today, ECCDC serves about 300 children at two child development centers in the City of Escondido and partnership facilities.
The Escondido Community Child Development Center, Inc. provides a comprehensive and coordinated child development program, which includes a full range of education, supervision, health, and social services designed to assist children and their families to maximize their full potential. We offer early interventions and inclusion support services, which include annual on-site child screenings and assessments, services for vision, hearing, dental health, nutrition, and dual language development. Each child is offered two main meals and a snack per day following the Child and Adult Food Program. ECCDC has grown so much that we partner with Head Start through EasterSeals and MAAC as well as the Escondido Union High School district.
Testimonials
MAAC is proud to partner with Escondido Community Child Development Center (ECCDC) to offer quality early care and education to North County children and their families. Through our shared vision, we are able to collaborate and access greater resources to more effectively support those we serve. We take pride in the quality of service MAAC provides to all families in our care, and we trust ECCDC to deliver the same caliber of service and commitment. Working together, we’re truly giving our children a ‘Head Start’ towards their future success.” – Arnulfo Manriquez, MAAC President & Chief Executive Officer
John Mickal
Very grateful for all the staff, both MAAC and ECCDC. This has helped me keep my job. – Clothier Infant/Toddler Parent
John Mickal
The weekly food distribution has really helped my family needs. Thank you. -Clothier Preschool Parent
John Mickal
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John Mickal
Very grateful for all the staff, both MAAC and ECCDC. This has helped me keep my job. – Clothier Infant/Toddler Parent
John Mickal
The weekly food distribution has really helped my family needs. Thank you. -Clothier Preschool Parent
John Mickal
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John Mickal
Our News
Learn about the most current updates for ECCDC!
We have been hard at work partnered with Logo Design Flix to develop a brand new website for ECCDC. We are pleased to announce the new website it live and we will be sharing the great news via postcards for our Escondido community, partnerships, and past donors. Check it out and enjoy the ECCDC facelift!
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We are looking to hire qualified teachers, particularly for our infant and toddler rooms. If you ever had an interest in working with young children or are currently working and want a change, then please check out our career page for additional information. This could be your opportunity to run your own classroom and many of our rooms have received updated materials and spaces.
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ECCDC will have different ways for organizations and people to contribute to the success and future our company. We will have a one time donor option and a donor membership program. The donor membership program is for those who want to be known members of the ECCDC community and recognized for the donor support, including an annual logo gift, art from the children, special event notification, newsletter access, tour opportunities, and more! If interested, please sign up with the Donor Membership.
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We have been hard at work partnered with Logo Design Flix to develop a brand new website for ECCDC. We are pleased to announce the new website it live and we will be sharing the great news via postcards for our Escondido community, partnerships, and past donors. Check it out and enjoy the ECCDC facelift!
Read More
We are looking to hire qualified teachers, particularly for our infant and toddler rooms. If you ever had an interest in working with young children or are currently working and want a change, then please check out our career page for additional information. This could be your opportunity to run your own classroom and many of our rooms have received updated materials and spaces.
Read More
ECCDC will have different ways for organizations and people to contribute to the success and future our company. We will have a one time donor option and a donor membership program. The donor membership program is for those who want to be known members of the ECCDC community and recognized for the donor support, including an annual logo gift, art from the children, special event notification, newsletter access, tour opportunities, and more! If interested, please sign up with the Donor Membership.
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