At the same time, we encourage family involvement as a way of fostering this development and encouraging improved parenting skills. Secondly, we exist as a training center for students in Early Childhood Education and related disciplines. The Center provides practical experiences in child growth and development as well as in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and curriculums. Finally, we strive to provide faculty with developmentally appropriate labs that will enhance their teaching endeavors and allow them to investigate a variety of research areas. The child's welfare is of the utmost concern.
Every effort is made to minimize disruptions.
Parents will always be informed of research programs and participation is voluntary. The MTSU Child Development Center consists of two programs. The Parent-Child Learning Center serves children aged six to 36 months. Children whose six-month birthday falls on or before September 1 are eligible for enrollment in the fall semester. The Nursery School serves children ages three to five years.