Child Studies

Enhance your child care skills and create connections with other parents and caregivers!

Our robust Child Studies department educates parents, child care employees and caregivers on early childhood topics that enhances your skills. We offer parenting seminars and classes for parents, a child care advisory program, a resource center, State Training and Registry System (STARS) courses, and more.

Cooperative Preschools

Participate in your child’s early education! Enroll in a parent-participation preschool program where you will learn the latest developmentally-appropriate early childhood education and guidance techniques. Children participate in activities that include science, math, music, reading, art and more. Check out the latest Transform Class Schedule for a list of cooperative preschool locations.

Child Care Advisory Program

For child care centers

Improve the quality of care and level of professionalism at your child care center. Our highly-skilled and educated faculty offer technical training and resources to early childhood education professionals.

Resource Center

NOTE: Because of COVID-19, the center is only available by appointment only. Please contact your Child Studies instructor to make arrangements.

A place for teachers and families to grow ideas. Visit the Resource Center (for adults only) for make and take projects, demonstrations and resources. The center is limited to adults only because of the nature of activities.

View the Resource Center flyer for open days.

Hours
Tuesday 3:30-7 p.m.
Thursday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Friday 9-11 a.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Resource Center Costs
One-time visit $7
Quarterly individual membership $35
One-time group visit $75
Quarterly group visit $125

Contact Us

253.680.7500

Bates Technical College offers classes in multiple formats. Lectures are remote and labs are on campus with reduced size, using strict safety precautions. We aim to provide a complete educational experience while prioritizing the safety of all students and employees. Learn how we keep students and employees healthy and safe on our COVID-19 resource page.