Central California Child Development Services, Inc. (CCCDS)

John O' Banion Child Development Center, 2250 Rockefeller Dr #1, Ste 1, Ceres, CA 95307

Location of Central California Child Development Services, Inc. (CCCDS) campJohn O' Banion Child Development Center, 2250 Rockefeller Dr #1, Ste 1, Ceres, CA 95307

About

Central California Child Development Services, Inc. (CCCDS) offers the Migrant-Seasonal Head Start Program, the Regional Head Start Program, the State Based Migrant Program (CMIG), the General Child Care Program (CCTR), and the CA State Preschool Full Day Program (CSPP). The stated services include early education, family support, school readiness support, and safe, nurturing care, with full-day preschool for eligible 3- and 4-year-old children.

At a glance

  • Ages: 0–5 years old

About the provider

CCCDS has served families since 1984. It is a private non-profit organization and a delegate/sub-contractor agency of the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Its centers are licensed by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, and the leadership team includes Concha Alvarez, Anna Moreno, Beatriz Diaz, Cambria Rivas, Claudia Villatoro, Ferdinand Gonzaga, Karina Jimenez, Sonia Rodriguez, and Yolanda Valencia.

  • Migrant-Seasonal Head Start Program — 6 weeks to 5 years · Comprehensive services for eligible migrant and seasonal families in Merced and Stanislaus Counties.
  • Regional Head Start Program — 3 years old and up to kindergarten age · High-quality early education and family support services in Stanislaus County.
  • State Based Migrant Program (CMIG) — Supporting migrant children’s development and school readiness in Merced and Stanislaus Counties.
  • General Child Care Program (CCTR) — Safe, nurturing care for children to learn and grow.
  • CA State Preschool Full Day Program (CSPP) — 3 and 4 years old · Full-day preschool for eligible 3- and 4-year-old children.

Families must live or work in Stanislaus and Merced Counties. Eligibility depends on the requirements of each program and may include household income, employment, family need, the child’s age, and for certain programs, agricultural or migrant work. CCCDS participates in CACFP and USDA Child Care Food Program. Meals and snacks are provided. Developmental and social/emotional screenings are completed for each child enrolled in a Head Start program by the 45th day of enrollment.

Last updated October 12, 2026.

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