Child Development Center
The Child Development Center Lab School at Triton College fosters growth in all areas of child development with research-based instructional practices. We also emphasize a love of learning through an engaging curriculum and hands-on, play-based learning experiences.
Our professionally-credentialed faculty provide consistent, high-quality care and promote collaborative relationships with families. Our policies and procedures also ensure a safe, supervised, healthy environment that embraces diversity to prepare children for the global world.
The Child Development Center Lab School at Triton College offers a range of high-quality, supervised educational programs for children ages 15 months - 5 years that are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Children participate in developmentally-appropriate activities with teachers and classmates.
Nutritional snacks are provided in the morning, afternoon and evening sessions of each program; hot lunch is served only in morning sessions.
Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
ExceleRate Illinois - Gold Circle of Quality.
Child Development Center Programs
Pre-School
Toddler Program
Daytime Flex Program
For additional information or to schedule a visit with the Lab School Director, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3209
Enrollment Application for Child Development Center
After completing the application, please email it as an attachment to childdevelopmentcenter@triton.edu.
Wait List Application for Child Development Center
If you are interested in being placed on our wait list, complete the Wait List application and email it as an attachment to childdevelopmentcenter@triton.edu.
Mission Statement:
The Triton College Education Program provides an educational environment that supports learning and enhances the development of young children and adults. Encompassing a collaborative relationship between all program participants, the Triton College Education Program compliments the diverse strengths, interests and needs of the students, families, staff, and community it serves.
Vision Statement:
The Triton College Education Program is a model of best practices in teaching children and adults. Adhering to the teaching standards set by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the State of Illinois, the Education Program promotes student success while supporting the individual needs of a diverse community of learners.
