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About the Child Development Lab
The University of Missouri Child Development Laboratory (CDL) is an educational setting for community children; and a teaching and research laboratory for University students, faculty and staff. The CDL operates a full-day, full-year teacher-training lab school affiliated with the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) within the College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES).
The CDL is licensed and accredited and was rated as one of the top ten child care centers in the nation by Child Magazine in 1992. The CDL serves 90 families with children from six weeks of age through third grade. Promoting high quality child care in a model setting is a primary goal.
The intent of our program is to encourage and support the development of each child and to provide opportunities for self-exploration and discovery. An assumption of the program is that children are active and curious; it is our goal to provide learning experiences designed to stimulate the child's creative learning abilities.
The overall development (cognitive, social-emotional, physical, creative) of the child is considered and planned for through a variety of activities. It is our objective to learn the needs of the individuals in our program and to plan for the successful fulfillment of those needs. Positive development of the child's image of self is of prime importance in the program and is a priority in all aspects of program planning.
The young child is a member of his family. It is our aim to work with the family in creating the best possible environment for the child while at the lab.
The mission of the CDL parallels the service, teaching, and research missions of the University of Missouri. We strive to facilitate the teaching and research missions of the University, to promote the professional growth of undergraduate and graduate students, and to secure strong foundations for children and their families.
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