Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Covina Development Center
About the School
- Covina Development Center (CDC) is a fully inclusive early care and education preschool program for children ages birth through k, About 20% of the school population has a developmental challenge and they recieve their early intervention services in a fully inclusive classroom, without discrimination along side their typically developing peers.
- The program has a low teacher to child ratio and staff have recieved additional training to provide services to all the children.
- The school is a contractor with the Ca. Dept of Ed for childcare and a vendored program for Regional Centers Early Intervention.
- The curriculum is based on the Ca. Foundations for Early Education, PITC Program for Infant Toddler Care and the Reggio Emilia Philosopy.
- Children are funded if qualified by Dept of Ed for subsidized childcare, Regional Center eligibility and private pay.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
all except blind and deaf
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tutiion is based on the number of hours per day and the age and needs of the child
% on Financial Aid
50%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Sheena Minaya
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A special place where special children learn and grow together.
- Covina Development Center seeks to provide individualized services to children with a wide range of differences and interests. The enriched early child hood curriculum is enhanced with music and art and gardening and appreciation of nature. Parents are encouraged to participate to learn to help their chiildren and Parent groups and parenting classes are also offered weekly.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Covina Development Center?
The acceptance rate of Covina Development Center is 80%, which is equal to the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for Covina Development Center?
The application deadline for Covina Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
My son currently attends nursery school here 2 days a week and it is incredible! I love his teacher and the environment he is in. I would recommend this school to anyone, special needs or not. It is an atmosphere that encourages diversity and gentle ways of teaching kids what they need to know.
5 2/28/2012
My son was referred to this school. He is in the preschool class. The teachers are very in touch with the needs of the students. The school is definitely more then just academic. Students enjoy a wide variety of structured activities (from art work in classroom to outdoors playground activities). Those students who are emerging with their skills received closer attention in order to help them succeed. The teachers are very caring and flexible to help both the parents and the students. I am very please that I have chosen this school for my son. The entire staff is very friendly in demeanor. I would recommend this school to all the parents out there.
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