Child Development Lab and Bennett Family Center at Penn State
The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) was established at Penn State in 1929 as a part-day nursery school and has operated continuously until 1979, when they became a full-day, full-year program. In 1996 an infant and toddler classroom was added. The program currently serves 54 children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. In February 2001, the CDL was joined by the Bennett Family Center (BFC), a newly constructed laboratory school. The BFC was made possible through a generous donation from Edna Bennett Pierce ’53. Like the CDL, the BFC operates full-day and full-year. The program serves 120 children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age as well as an Arts-Integrated Kindergarten class. Both centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Human Development and Family Studies
Child Care Information Services of Centre County
2565 Park Center Blvd. Suite 100
State College, PA 16801
CCIC assists families with selecting child care that best meets their needs by maintaining a comprehensive list of child care providers in Centre County. Call to receive a free, customized listing of certified child care centers and registered family child care homes.
Phone: (888) 440-2247 or (814) 231-1352
Accredited Child Care Program Search
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has a tool on its website to allow parents to search for accredited child care programs in their communities.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
“NAEYC Accreditation is a mark of quality. It helps create better programs for young children and tells families.”
Useful Chilcare Links
Better Kid Care
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) was established at Penn State in 1929 as a part-day nursery school and has operated continuously until 1979, when they became a full-day, full-year program. In 1996 an infant and toddler classroom was added. The program currently serves 54 children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. In February 2001, the CDL was joined by the Bennett Family Center (BFC), a newly constructed laboratory school. The BFC was made possible through a generous donation from Edna Bennett Pierce ’53. Like the CDL, the BFC operates full-day and full-year. The program serves 120 children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age as well as an Arts-Integrated Kindergarten class. Both centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Human Development and Family Studies
Child Care Information Services of Centre County
2565 Park Center Blvd. Suite 100
State College, PA 16801
CCIC assists families with selecting child care that best meets their needs by maintaining a comprehensive list of child care providers in Centre County. Call to receive a free, customized listing of certified child care centers and registered family child care homes.
Phone: (888) 440-2247 or (814) 231-1352
Accredited Child Care Program Search
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has a tool on its website to allow parents to search for accredited child care programs in their communities.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
“NAEYC Accreditation is a mark of quality. It helps create better programs for young children and tells families.”
Useful Chilcare Links
Better Kid Care
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
