Child Development Institute

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa and is reviewed and approved by management and the audit committee of the board of directors. An electronic copy is provided to the entire board prior to filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy has been approved by the board of directors. A conflict of interest disclosure statement including a list of major vendors with whom the institute transacted business during the previous year is furnished annually to each director, officer and member of the executive staff of the institute. The forms are reviewed and signed by each member with any conflicts noted and returned to the staff member who handles board affairs.”

“Pt vi, line 15a: the board has established a compensation committee of three board members to undertake review and determination of the proper compensation for the ceo position. In completing their task they used the format and procedure provided for by the irs for rebuttable presumption. Pt vi, line 15b: see pt vi. Line 15a explanation, above.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available to the executive staff and the board of directors. Upon request from the general public, the institute will provide access to these documents as required by law.”

“Relationships and environments which shape early development.”

“Cdi was founded in 1995 to help all children achieve their optimal development by supporting relationships and environments which shape early development. This is achieved through direct services and support to children and their families, engaging and providing education about the importance of early development to community members, and providing training and suport to professionals who care for young children.”

“Free prevention programs - cdi owns and operates two early learning centers (elc) in canoga park and reseda, california. The elcs are free play and learning spaces open to all children ages 0-6 and their families with activities promoting healthy development, free developmental screenings, and connections to community resources. The elc is staffed with cdi administrative staff and community partners. The play and learn stations and enrichment activities are facilitated by volunteers from the community and students through service-learning agreements with multiple educational institutions. Community volunteers, including many senior citizens, volunteer regularly at the elc. The elc also serves as a space to offer natural environment early intervention services by cdi and other community therapists and families.”

“Therapeutic services - child development institute provides a range of early intervention therapeutic services that include: assessments, child development services, child, teen & family counseling, feeding therapy, groups & classes, occupational therapy/sensory integration, physical therapy, school-based services and speech & language therapy. Cdi's professional therapists work with children to reach their developmental potential and to help prepare them for success in school by supporting social-emotional, language, cognitive and motor development.”

“Professional training - cdi provides professional trainings and consultations to organizations, professionals and schools who work with young children throughout los angeles county. Cdi's multidisciplinary training team covers several topics related to early child development, including; challenging behaviors, developmental screenings, early intervention, mental health, reflective practice, social-emotional development, strengtening families and trauma informed care.”