Child Care
Child Care Resource and Referral
Sylvania Campus, CC Building, Room 246 | 503-977-4366
Our Child Care Resource and Referral office can help you locate appropriate care providers, evaluate their quality and if you meet low-income qualifications, arrange financial assistance . We can provide referrals for both on-campus and off-campus care, including child care centers, family child care providers, school-age programs, Head Start programs, and preschools in the Tri-County area. On-campus child care is available, but limited.
Child Development Center
Sylvania Campus, HT Building, Room 220 | 503-977-4424
The Child Development Center is licensed by the state of Oregon and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Center is planned and staffed to provide a training facility for the Early Education and Family Studies department students and a sound educational program for young children. Particular emphasis is placed on building high self-esteem in children. Our anti-bias curriculum values the diversity and uniqueness of each child and his or her family. The major activity of young children is play and it is the basic ingredient of all learning. We provide a variety of constructive, dramatic, and creative materials and experiences. The Center offers care during the day as well as evenings and Saturdays.
Child Care at Rock Creek
Rock Creek Campus, Building 3, Room 101 | 503-614-7511
Daytime
Half-day and full day slots available. Children must be between ages three and five and completely toilet trained. Priority will be given to adult students/caregivers who are Pell-eligible and enrolled full-time at PCC Rock Creek. Eligible families will be expected to pay a small hourly co-pay.
For questions or to apply, contact Sonya Stevens.
Evening
Evening child care serves ages four to 12, Monday through Thursday from 5:45-9:45 p.m. The cost is $3 per child, per hour, billed to the PCC student's account. Activities include arts and crafts, play time, reading and quiet time. If you are having difficulty paying for child care, please call 503-614-7448.