Program overview

The Family Development Center...

Offers quality early childhood programs for children of university students, faculty, staff, and the community at large.

Provides a nurturing and developmentally-appropriate learning environment for children ages 1-10

Is housed in a beautiful, state of the art, award winning facility.

Maintains a staff of highly qualified and caring teachers and early childhood experts.

Provides an exceptional level of teacher-child interaction, made possible by our low child/teacher ratios.

Meets the standards for high-quality early childhood programs established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Offers regular opportunities for parent-teacher communication, and welcomes parent involvement in our programs.

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Mission

The Family Development Center is committed to providing high quality early childhood programs that are based on research and are responsive to the needs of children and their families. The Center's programs support parents who are university students, offering student discounts, and ensuring for their children safe, nurturing care and a stimulated learning environment. In addition, the Family Development Center enhances the total learning environment of the university by serving as a site for university observation, research, and training.

Hours of Operation

The Family Development Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Center is open every week of the year, whenever the campus is officially open (even if there are no classes in session). The Center is closed on major holidays.