The Child Development Center is committed to providing a high quality, comprehensive child care program. The staff nurture and facilitate the growth of each child using developmentally appropriate curriculum and a philosophy of treating each child with kindness and respect. The children experience the world in a child-centered environment where they can spontaneously engage in activities such as painting, block building and dramatic play. The teachers assess each child’s knowledge and abilities while planning activities that promote learning and school readiness. The Center supports the academic instruction of the Education Department by giving students an opportunity to take what they have learned in theory and apply it in a practical environment where students and children learn together.