OVERVIEW

The Children′s Program, housed on the first-floor of the Child Development Research Center (CDRC), consists of ten classrooms each with observation and research booths. The program serves 114 children from 2 months through 5 years. A fully- equipped kitchen serves a hot lunch and two nutritious snacks daily. In addition, there is a large room for in-door activities, a special projects room, a room for nursing mothers, and individual research rooms for working one-on-one with children.

The Children′s Program is staffed with eleven head teachers who hold a bachelor′s degree and experience working with young children. They are assisted by ten assistant teachers who have varying educational backgrounds and experience working with young children.

The hours of operation for the Children′s Program are 7:45 A.M. – 5:15 P.M. Monday – Friday. The Children′s Program follows The University of Alabama academic calendar.

For more information or an application, please contact the Children′s Program at ChildrensProgram@ua.edu or  (205) 348-7932.