Coastside Child Development Center

Mission Statement

The Coastside Child Development Center has been serving families on the coastside since 1978. CCDC was created to provide comprehensive child care, education, and child development services within the framework of quality developmental standards. Today our mission is to promote healthy development in every child that we serve. We do this through education and support for children and the adults who care for them. We believe that all children are entitled to an environment in which they can develop to their maximum potential and we are committed to giving all families access to our services regardless of background or income.

Guiding Principle

At Coastside Child Development Center we understand that the first five years last a lifetime. Scientific research shows that during this time period the underlying physical architecture of a child’s brain is established. From the first day of life to the first day in kindergarten, a child grows at a phenomenal pace that is unequaled at any other time of life.

During the first five years, while a child’s brain is being wired for a lifetime, Coastside Child Development Center’s work revolves around all of a child’s developmental needs. In addition, all of our programs include a focus on social and emotional development because the most important predictor of school and life success is social-emotional intelligence. Watch a video illustrating Why Early Learning Matters.

Administrator

Karen Corzine, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
MFC48922
Executive Director
Karen has been a director at CCDC since 2000. Karen's educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology from Western Washington University, as well as a B.A. in Human Development with a concentration in Child Development from California State University, Long Beach. Karen also earned a M.A. in Clinical Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy from Golden Gate University. She has 17 years experience in child care and the education of children ages 0 to 6. Karen also has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field, addressing the issues of child abuse, trauma, domestic violence, families, and infant & child mental health. Karen is the founder and director of Project REACH in which supplemental services are provided to children and families based on need.

Teaching Staff

Quality of staff is one of the most important predictors of quality care. CCDC strives for quality staffing through careful recruitment, thorough and continuous training, and support for professional growth and education. All CCDC staff receive extensive training and preparation in the care and education of infants, toddlers and preschool age children, and are required to take college level classes in early childhood education and child development. Degrees held by CCDC teachers include BA & AA degrees in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. All classroom staff are trained in CPR.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors:

• Nate Serdy - President
• Keturah Alsworth-Toothman - Treasurer
• Lisa Young Hallenbeck - Secretary
• Christa Barker-Myers
• Ruth Taillon