Child and Family Education Department (CFE)
Welcome to the Child and Family Education Department at Lane Community College! We provide a variety of services to children, families and students in Lane County.
There are three programs in the department:
Early Childhood Education prepares students for successful careers as child care professionals in a variety of settings such as child care centers, on-site child care centers in the business community, Head Start and Even Start, or in a family child care business operated from their own home. Attend classes to build your skills or choose between a one year certificate or a two year Associate of Applied Science Degree. For more information, click the highlighted link or contact the department directly at (541) 463-5287.
Lane’s Child and Family Center is a State licensed center located on the main campus that provides care for students, staff and community families. The Child and Family Center is open from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm., Monday-Friday and serves children 30 months to five years old. Classrooms are staffed and assisted by professional teachers, Lane students and parents. The center is a lab school for students in the Early Childhood Education program and a cooperative where parents can work to reduce their fees. Limited child care tuition assistance is available. (541) 463-5519.
Family Connections of Lane and Douglas Counties provides referrals to child care and recreational programs in Lane County and Douglas County. Assistance in launching a child care business, support and training for child care providers is available. Servicios en Espanol. Call (541) 463-3954 or 1-800-222-3290.