Our Palomar College Early Childhood Education Lab Schools serve as a practical student learning environment for our students. We have two centers- one at the Palomar San Marcos Main Campus serving children 6 months – 5 years old, and one at the Palomar Escondido Education Center serving children 3-5 years old. Both centers are open Monday through Friday, 7:30am -5:30 pm

All Child Development (CHDV) students are welcome to observe and complete class assignments at either center. You do not need to call in advance or make an appointment to observe at the San Marcos lab school (just come before or after naptime, which is 12:00 pm -2:30 pm).

The center’s number one priority is the safety of all children, family members, and staff. For that reason, there are some guidelines and procedures to follow.

➡️ Please read: Palomar ECELS Observation Guidelines

• When you arrive, you will be asked to read the Statement of Commitment and Confidentiality and sign in.
• You will need to show
  • Official Picture ID (Student Activity Card or Driver’s License or State ID)
  • Class syllabus or course assignment directions as proof that you are a CHDV student.

For more information about the Early Childhood Education Lab School, please visit the ECELS website.