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The
Creative Learning Center was
established in 1976 to provide a comprehensive Early Childhood
Education program and resource center for the Diablo and San Ramon
Valley communities.
 Our educational
facilities are especially designed with children in mind!
Every feature of the indoor and outdoor learning environment is an
extension of the school's philosophy and goals, and is carefully
planned to meet the development needs of young children. We are
fully licensed by the State Department of Social Services.
Our facility is open to
all children between 2.9 years of age (and toilet-trained) through
Kindergarten. We offer Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Junior
Kindergarten programs from September to mid-June with both half day
(a.m. or p.m.) or school day (5 1/2 - 6 hours) options. In
addition, our Summer Camps for Curious Campers (Preschool/Pre-K) and
Explorers (entering or completing Kindergarten) run from late June
through mid-August.
The
heart of any educational experiences lies in the interaction of
people with one another. The staff at the
Creative Learning Center
includes teachers trained specifically in Early Childhood Education
and diversified in age, experience and interest to provide a rich
collection of talent and expertise. The teacher/student ratio
is 1:5-1:8.
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Debbie
teaches our morning Junior Kindergarten and the afternoon Red
group. She joined CLC in 1990, she received her Early
Childhood Education training from Diablo Valley College and she
taught preschool locally prior to joining CLC.
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Mary teaches
our afternoon Junior Kindergarten and the morning Red group.
She also joined CLC in 1990. Mary received her B.A. from Chico
State University and Early Childhood Education training from
Diablo Valley College .
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Lorrie is in
her 9th year at CLC, having previously taught at several local
preschools. Her Early Childhood Education training is also from
Diablo Valley College. Lorrie is teaching mornings and
afternoons this year, working with our AM & PM Yellow groups.
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Linda is in
her 11th year at CLC, and received her B.S. in Child Development
from U. C. Davis. Linda previously taught locally, as well as
in Oklahoma. She is teaching our morning and afternoon Green
groups and she is also our early morning arrival teacher.
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Jaime is our
morning Blue group teacher and has been with CLC since
2001. She received her Early Childhood Education training at
Diablo Valley College, attended Cal State U., Hayward, and has
previously taught at several local programs.
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Jamie joined
our staff in 2007 and is teaching our morning Purple group.
Jamie previously taught for five years in Martinez and she has
an A.A. from Diablo Valley College and a B.A. in Human
Development from Cal State U., Hayward.
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Marie, our
Teacher Aide, is returning for a 3rd year with CLC. Marie holds
a B.A. in Human Development from Cal State U., Hayward, and is
currently pursuing her ECE training at Diablo Valley College.
Marie has previously been a Special Education Teacher Aide with
SRVUSD.
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Leah, our
Teacher Aide, will be joining us on MWF afternoons. Leah was
educated in
Hampshire, England and has previously worked in Human
Resources. Her daughter, Rachel, will be in our afternoon
Junior Kindergarten. WELCOME LEAH!
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Susan joined
us this past year as our Friday Science Specialist and Rainbow
Teacher on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Susan received her
Associate Teacher Certificate from Diablo Valley College, she
also has a B.A. in Journalism from CAL State U., Sacramento, and
an A.A. degree in Math and Science. She had an impressive
career in journalism and television production before
redirecting her career to ECE.
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Courtney of Tiny
Tumblers, continues this year as our Motor Specialist. She
guides the children each Monday as they tumble, dance, stretch
and move creatively. Courtney’s background includes a B.A. in
Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Child Development, as well
as experience as a preschool teacher.
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Jan has been
our Music Specialist for over twenty years. Jan delights the
children on Wednesday with her wonderful music program,
including a wealth of songs that the children enjoy learning.
She emphasizes creative movement and use of musical instruments.
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Lorena,
Program Director, received her Early Childhood Education
training at DVC. Before joining CLC in 2001, she was a
teacher, and then a Director of an early childhood program in
Martinez. She has also been a Special Education Teacher, as
well as part of the Bilingual IEP staff for the Martinez School
District.
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Jori,
Executive Director, holds a B.A. from UCLA and a M.S. Ed in
Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College, Boston. She
has extensive experience in the field of ECE as a Preschool
Teacher and Director, Community College Instructor, and a
developer of programs and centers, and will be celebrating her
26th year at CLC.
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Christine,
Office Manager, received her Career Diploma from Heald Business
College and worked in the “Corporate “ world as an Executive
Assistant and Recruiter for several years and she also worked at
her children’s preschool for four years. She joined our team
this year in April, 2008 as the smiling face in our front office
Parents also play a vital
role at the Creative Learning Center! We encourage hands-on
parent participation and offer tuition credit for parents who assist
in the classroom on a regular basis. Parent conferences are
also scheduled regularly to provide a time for more formal
communication.
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