History:

Compass Children's Center has been providing quality childcare for families in Vista and surrounding areas since the mid 1970's. For many years we were known as Kiddie Kollege of Vista. In 2008 our name was changed to Compass Children's Center but our commitment to quality and excellence remains the same. Over the years hundreds of students have benefited from our quality program.

Our Director, Sharon Mahoney, has over 30 years experience in early childhood education. She has served in the capacity of Director for centers in New York and California.

Philosophy:

Compass Children's Center has a developmental perspective and cirriculum. We believe your child will learn best when activities are open-ended, process oriented and freely chosen by the child. Learning is intergrated into activites that your child enjoys. The center is set up with activity centers featuring several different areas of children's development.

Our staff understands a child's need for personal attention, comforting, space for movement, interaction, privacy and rest. Staff members are sensitive to the emontional, social, congnitive and creative development of your child.

A dependable daily routine is important.  Meals, circle time, project times and nap times occur at the same time each day.