CCLC in Dowtown Palo Alto
Contact Information
Center Director: Sonya Ramsey
Address:Phone Number: (650) 473-1100
Fax: (650) 321-9431
- Name:
- Sonya Ramsey
- Phone:
- (650) 473-1100
- Email:
- sramsey@cclc.com
As Center Director, Sonya’s role is to create a safe, positive and enriched learning environment for the children in her care. She is devoted to the well being of everyone in her center – children, families and teachers. She develops and maintains strong relationships with the children and their families in her center. She encourages parent involvement and establishes a sense of trust and security so that parents are comfortable at work knowing that their child is in a nurturing environment.
Sonya has been with CCLC since 2000 and in the field for over 10 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Sacramento State University. She has worked with infants and school agers in a number of different roles. Sonya has an open door policy and is happy to chat with families and staff members as needed.
Program Information
The Downtown center believes in a play based philosphy using CCLC's Guided Discovery curriculm. Children are taught, shapes, colors, numbers, letters through play(i.e. games, songs, stories and interactive activities). Teachers in all age groups guide children through learning by participating and being highly interactive. Socialization, communication, and self help skills are the foundations for each age group.
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM
Closing Hours: 6:30 PM
Hot Lunch Program: Yes
Backup Care Program: Yes
Licensed Capacity: 94
License Number: 434404999 (Infant) & 434404998 (Preschool)
Extracurricular Activities: CLAP Arts Dance Class and Jump Bunch
Holidays Observed: We are closed most Federal Holidays, except Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We are closed between Christmas and New Years; two Staff Development days: one in June and one in August.
Child Care Offering
| Classroom | Ratio | Group Size | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 Months | 1:4 | 8 | Full Time |
| 7-12 Months | 1:4 | 8 | Full Time |
| 13-17 Months | 1:4 | 8 | Full Time |
| 18-24 Months | 1:5 | 10 | FT/PT |
| 2-3 Years | 1:6 | 18 | FT/PT |
| 2.5-4 Years | 1:7 | 14 | FT/PT |
| 3-4 Years | 1:8 | 16 | FT/PT |
| 4-5 Years | 1:10 | 20 | FT/PT |
