{"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":"2026-04-16T16:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T23:21:04","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":"Partnership with Palomar&#8217;s Early Childhood Education Lab School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Child Development &amp; Education Department closely partners with our on-campus Early Childhood Education Lab School (ECELS).<br>There are lab schools (preschools) on both Palomar&#8217;s Main Campus in San Marcos and at Palomar&#8217;s Escondido Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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>* for their 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>(they can work around your school schedule!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ecelabschool\/waitlistapplications\/\">Enroll their children at the ECELS<\/a> (some funding may be available to help cover the costs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Palomar&#8217;s ECE Lab School is Hiring!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\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&nbsp;<\/a>to Tamara Holthaus (ECELS Coordinator) via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tholthaus@palomar.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tholthaus@palomar.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4792,\"width\":\"528px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"isc_image_source\":\"\",\"isc_image_source_own\":false,\"isc_image_source_url\":\"\",\"isc_image_licence\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" 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. \" class=\"wp-image-4792\" style=\"width:528px;height:auto\" 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<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Teacher and Teacher Assistant Positions Are Available!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Palomar&#8217;s ECE Lab School is Enrolling New Children!<br><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"p1\"} -->\n<p class=\"p1\">Both Palomar ECE Lab Schools on the San Marcos Campus and Escondido campus now have a reduced or tuition-free* California&nbsp;State Preschool Program for children ages 2 1\/2 &#8211; 5 years!<i><\/i><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5821,\"isc_image_source\":\"\",\"isc_image_source_own\":false,\"isc_image_source_url\":\"\",\"isc_image_licence\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-ENG59_Page_1.jpg?resize=232%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enrollment for children 6 months to 5 years is open. Contact the Lab School.\" class=\"wp-image-5821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-ENG59_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-ENG59_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-ENG59_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-ENG59_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-ENG59_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=1583%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1583w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-ENG59_Page_1-scaled.jpg?w=1978&amp;ssl=1 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5822,\"isc_image_source\":\"\",\"isc_image_source_own\":false,\"isc_image_source_url\":\"\",\"isc_image_licence\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-SPA8_Page_1.jpg?resize=232%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Incluye un programa de preescolar del estado\nde California (CSPP) reducido o gratuito* para\nni\u00f1os de 2 \u00bd a 5 a\u00f1os.\" class=\"wp-image-5822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-SPA8_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-SPA8_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-SPA8_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-SPA8_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-SPA8_Page_1-scaled.jpg?resize=1583%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1583w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/08\/Flyer-for-Promotion_both-sites-August-2023-SPA8_Page_1-scaled.jpg?w=1978&amp;ssl=1 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"p1\"} -->\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ecelabschool\/\">ECE Lab School website <\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"s1\">for <\/span>additional information on our programs, including fees and funding options.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","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) on both 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* for their CHDV course assignments. Apply for a&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/partnership-with-palomars-early-childhood-education-lab-school\/\">Continue Reading<span> Partnership with 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,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":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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