Child Development Center

​Welcome to the Texas State University Child Development Center

A Department of The School of Family and Consumer Sciences

We will be closed for winter break and professional development Dec. 23rd-Jan. 7th.

Semester reminders

• Child drop off is by 9:00 a.m. for easier classroom transition. Drop off is not permitted after 9:00 a.m.
• Access cards are required for entry to the facility.  Cards work 7:30-9:00 (child drop off) and 2:00-5:30. 
• Parents can use the observation booths to watch and listen to their children from 7:30-11:00 and 2:00-4:30.
• Pick up is by 5:20 p.m. so that everyone has departed the building, including children, parents and staff by 5:30 p.m.
• We ask for ill children and adults remain outside of the building.  Please call the front desk (512-245-2621) for assistance when needed.
• Notify the Center of all contagious illnesses within the household and COVID contact exposures as soon as possible.
• We are seeking applicants for teacher and student worker teaching assistant positions.  Visit our employment page if you are interested.

Thank you for visiting our website.  If you cannot find answers to your questions, please contact us at 512-245-2621, M-F, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Mission

The mission of the Texas State University Child Development Center (CDC) is to provide a model early education and child care program for University students, staff, faculty and the community.

Purpose

Our primary purpose is to provide an environment in which children can develop intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally within a play-based developmentally appropriate curriculum under the guidance of qualified teachers and staff. Furthermore, we are here to support the University's mission of research, teaching, and community service by promoting access to higher education to a diverse population.

Ms. Di Fontenot, Director and Clinical Asst Professor

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