{"id":6067,"date":"2024-01-09T12:06:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T20:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/?page_id=6067"},"modified":"2026-05-02T11:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:13:55","slug":"partnership-with-palomars-early-childhood-education-lab-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/partnership-with-palomars-early-childhood-education-lab-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Palomar&#8217;s Early Childhood Education Lab School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Child Development &amp; Education Department closely partners with our on-campus Early Childhood Education Lab School (ECELS). There are Lab Schools (preschools) at each of our locations, Palomar&#8217;s Main Campus in San Marcos, and at Palomar&#8217;s Escondido Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CHDV Students are welcome and encouraged to utilize the ECELS to:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/early-childhood-education-lab-school-guidelines\/\">Conduct observations<\/a> &#8211; CHDV course assignments*<!-- \/wp:post-content --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ecelabschool\/employment-opportunities\/\">Apply for a paid position working at the ECELS <\/a>\u00a0&#8211; School schedules are taken into consideration<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ecelabschool\/waitlistapplications\/\">Enroll your children at the ECELS<\/a>\u00a0 &#8211; Funding may be available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} --><\/p>\n<p>Please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ecelabschool\/\">ECELS website<\/a> to learn more about their program, hours, and locations.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>*Specific policies and procedures must be followed to observe at the ECELS. Please read the Observations Guidelines webpage and follow the directions carefully!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Looking for employment?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Would you like to be a part of the teaching staff at one of the best preschools in San Diego County? Apply now for immediate job openings at the Palomar Early Childhood Education Lab School! <\/span>Please submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ecelabschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/05\/Short-Term-and-Student-Employment-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application\u00a0<\/a>to Tamara Holthaus (ECELS Coordinator) via email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tholthaus@palomar.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tholthaus@palomar.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":4792,\"width\":\"528px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"isc_image_source\":\"\",\"isc_image_source_own\":false,\"isc_image_source_url\":\"\",\"isc_image_licence\":\"\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-4792\" style=\"width: 528px;height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2021\/05\/Blue-and-Yellow-Photo-Fun-Job-Post-Vacancy-Announcement-Twitter-Post.png?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lab school is hiring teachers and assistants. Contact Tamara Holthaus (ECELS Coordinator) via email at tholthaus@palomar.edu. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2021\/05\/Blue-and-Yellow-Photo-Fun-Job-Post-Vacancy-Announcement-Twitter-Post.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2021\/05\/Blue-and-Yellow-Photo-Fun-Job-Post-Vacancy-Announcement-Twitter-Post.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2021\/05\/Blue-and-Yellow-Photo-Fun-Job-Post-Vacancy-Announcement-Twitter-Post.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2021\/05\/Blue-and-Yellow-Photo-Fun-Job-Post-Vacancy-Announcement-Twitter-Post.png?resize=264%2C149&amp;ssl=1 264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2021\/05\/Blue-and-Yellow-Photo-Fun-Job-Post-Vacancy-Announcement-Twitter-Post.png?resize=528%2C297&amp;ssl=1 528w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2021\/05\/Blue-and-Yellow-Photo-Fun-Job-Post-Vacancy-Announcement-Twitter-Post.png?resize=1500%2C844&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2021\/05\/Blue-and-Yellow-Photo-Fun-Job-Post-Vacancy-Announcement-Twitter-Post.png?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Teacher and Teacher Assistant Positions Are Available!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for childcare?<strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"p1\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Both Palomar ECE Lab Schools on the San Marcos and Escondido campuses are enrolling children from 12 months to 5 years old. Both locations have a reduced or tuition-free California State Preschool Program for children ages 2.9 &#8211; 5 years! For more information, please contact the center location you are interested in.<i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>San Marcos: Lisa Casas at (760) 744-1150, ext.\u00a0<span class=\"extension\">8135<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Escondido: Rene Roblin at (760) 744-1150, ext.\u00a0<span class=\"extension\">3375<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":5821,\"isc_image_source\":\"\",\"isc_image_source_own\":false,\"isc_image_source_url\":\"\",\"isc_image_licence\":\"\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":5822,\"isc_image_source\":\"\",\"isc_image_source_own\":false,\"isc_image_source_url\":\"\",\"isc_image_licence\":\"\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"p1\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You may also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ecelabschool\/\">ECE Lab School website <\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">for <\/span>additional information on our programs, including fees and funding options.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Child Development &amp; Education Department closely partners with our on-campus Early Childhood Education Lab School (ECELS). There are Lab Schools (preschools) at each of our locations, Palomar&#8217;s Main Campus in San Marcos, and at Palomar&#8217;s Escondido Campus. CHDV Students are welcome and encouraged to utilize the ECELS to: Conduct observations &#8211; CHDV course assignments*&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/partnership-with-palomars-early-childhood-education-lab-school\/\">Continue Reading<span> Palomar&#8217;s Early Childhood Education Lab School<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":348,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6067","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/Pd756y-1zR","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3270,"url":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/early-childhood-education-lab-school-guidelines\/","url_meta":{"origin":6067,"position":0},"title":"Early Childhood Education Lab School (ECELS) Observation Guidelines","author":"Kelly Donaghy","date":"April 12, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Our Palomar College Early Childhood Education Lab Schools serve as a practical student learning environment for our students. 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