Once the Center was near completion the task of equipping the facility loomed large. Once again, the University realized that the relocation of the Center would require additional funds to insure the functionality of each space and made available money to order equipment. The Center closed for three days in May to make the move and once we re-opened there was a magical feeling to being in our new space. It was evident in every staff member and every child. Every parent was in awe and exceptionally grateful for the space their children could now spend their days in.
Faculty members are thrilled to use the program as a laboratory setting.
The end result is a building that is used exclusively for children of the University of Pittsburgh faculty, staff, and students, faculty and students studying in child-related fields, and the community needing to see a model Center. There is a parking lot and a playground adjacent to the building. All this comes from a lot of work on the part of many people. The University of Pittsburgh is richer for the choices they made.