About

As a program in the Department of Applied Human Sciences, the Center for Child Development (CCD) provides a family-centered early childhood program in a professional and nurturing environment that meets the developmental and educational needs of children, incorporates the experiences and values of all families and encourages children to explore their diverse world. The CCD works in collaboration with the Kansas Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research (KIECER) to support teacher education programs as well as interdisciplinary research. We are committed to providing a rich and deep understanding of early childhood development informed by theory, research, and evidence-based practices.

CCD provides early childhood care and education programs for children of K-State students, faculty, staff, and community members.

CCD is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to serve 246 children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age year-round, with Summer Camp for Kindergarten to age 12 in the summer months.

Accreditation

The Center is proud to be one of 8 percent of childcare centers accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Accreditation is a mark of excellence that is awarded by an independent, third-party organization when a center proves that it continuously maintains high standards of quality in early childhood education and care. To earn accreditation, a center goes through a rigorous evaluation process to ensure it meets standards of excellence that go above and beyond the state’s minimum licensing requirements.