CDA provides tuition assistance to income eligible families and operates three state subsidized full day and part day preschool centers within San Diego County and an Alternative Payment Program throughout San Diego County. Full cost options are available at most center locations for families paying their own tuition.
 
Child Development Associates is the largest sponsor in the State of California for the Federal USDA Child Care Food Program. This program reimburses child care providers for the nutritious meals they serve to the children in their care. CDA currently sponsors Family Child Care Homes throughout San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties, and a portion of Los Angeles County.

Funding is provided through the California Department of Education, Federal Child Care and Development Block Grants, USDA Child Care Food Program and parent tuition

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Administrative Office 
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 310
Bonita, CA 91902
(619) 427-4411                    

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Child Development Associates currently operates the following programs:


CDA Nutrition Program
A federal USDA program which reimburses Family Child Care Homes throughout San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties and also a portion of Los Angeles County for the nutritious meals they serve to children.

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 300
Bonita, CA 91902
(619) 427-4922


Alternative Payment Program
Provides free or reduced cost child care in San Diego County. Financial assistance is provided through the California Department of Education and Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Funds. Child care reimbursement is provided for children from birth through 12 years of age to the child care provider of the parent's choice.

Office locations:

Child Development Centers

Child Development Center   Finney Elementary School Site - NAEYC Accredited 

A child development program providing a high quality learning environment for children ages 3 through 5. Tuition assistance is provided to income eligible families by the California Department of Education. This site is a designated SDCPFA program and meets all SDCPFA criteria for program and staffing.
3950 Byrd Street
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-0147
Child Development Center   The Parks Site - NAEYC Accredited  

A child development program providing a high quality learning environment for children ages 3 through 5. Tuition assistance is provided to income eligible families by the California Department of Education. This site is a designated SDCPFA program and meets all SDCPFA criteria for program and staffing.
2200 E Avenue
National City, CA 91950
(619) 477-9602
Child Development Center   Spring Valley Site - NAEYC Accredited 

A child development program providing a high quality learning environment for children ages 3 through 5. Tuition assistance is provided to income eligible families by the California Department of Education. This site is a designated SDCPFA program and meets all SDCPFA criteria for program and staffing.
3845 Spring Drive
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 741-3100