Newberry Springs, CA

Barstow Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to low-income families in the High Desert region. The center follows a research-based curriculum focused on school readiness, social-emotional development, and cognitive skills. All teachers hold early childhood education credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, outdoor play areas, and provides nutritious meals and health screenings. What makes this center stand out is its holistic approach that includes family engagement, health services, and parent education programs, serving as a vital resource for families throughout the Newberry Springs area.

Desert Manna Child Development Center offers a nurturing Christian-based educational environment serving children from infancy through school age. The center implements a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development while incorporating faith-based values. Certified early childhood educators maintain low student-teacher ratios and provide individualized attention. The facility features secure classrooms, dedicated playgrounds, and comprehensive safety protocols. The center stands out for its commitment to serving diverse families with sliding scale tuition options and extended hours to accommodate working parents from Newberry Springs and surrounding communities.

The Barstow Community College Child Development Center operates as both a high-quality childcare facility and a laboratory school for early childhood education students. The center implements a developmental, play-based curriculum aligned with California's Early Learning Foundations. What makes this facility exceptional is its dual role - providing exemplary care while training future educators, ensuring cutting-edge teaching practices and constant program evaluation. The center features observation rooms, research-based learning materials, and highly qualified lead teachers with advanced degrees. Serving as an educational model for the region, it offers an intellectually stimulating environment for children from Newberry Springs and throughout the High Desert.