San Luis Obispo Child Development Center, located at 1720 Bishop Street in central San Luis Obispo, is a CCLD-licensed nonprofit child care center operated by the Child Development Resource Center of the Central Coast. Serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, it uses the research-based Frog Street bilingual curriculum paired with Conscious Discipline and The Little SPOT emotional learning framework. The center offers comprehensive developmental activities ranging from language arts and mathematics to music, movement, and outdoor exploration, with full-day care including meals meeting most nutritional needs. Recognized by the California State Department of Education as an exemplary early intervention program, the center emphasizes a whole-child approach and enjoys strong community endorsement with a 92% recommend rating from families on Facebook. As a nonprofit resource agency serving primarily low-income and subsidy-eligible families, enrollment access may be more limited for private-pay families seeking care.
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Frog Street curriculum, a research-based bilingual approach integrating instruction across developmental domains. Incorporates Conscious Discipline® by Dr. Becky Bailey and The Little SPOT of Emotion social-emotional learning curriculum.
Programs & activities: Language and literacy instruction, math and number concepts, music and movement, art, science and nature exploration, fine and gross motor skill development, sensory play, child-led discovery, outdoor environmental exploration, nature walks, and neighborhood excursions. Serves children ages 2-5 in toddler (2-3), preschool (3-4), and pre-K (4-5) classrooms.
What sets it apart: Nonprofit providing full-day childcare with integrated play therapy and family support services. Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks meeting approximately 80% of children's nutritional needs. Recognized by California State Department of Education as an exemplary early prevention and intervention program. Uses whole-child approach emphasizing children feeling loved, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
Updated · July 2026
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