Center For Child And Family Studies

The Early Childhood Lab School, located in Davis, California, is a unique program where supervised child development students provide quality care and education for young children. With a primary focus on diversity and learning through exploration, the school utilizes a flexible curriculum combining the Reggio Emilia approach, the High Scope Active Learning Curriculum, and elements from the Program for Infant Toddler Care. The facility is equipped with multiple developmentally appropriate outdoor play spaces. Children in the program are observed for research purposes, ensuring continuous improvement and development of the curriculum.