About

As a service center housed in the Department of Applied Human Sciences, we are committed to providing a rich and deep understanding of early childhood development informed by theory, research, and evidence-based practices.

CCD provides early childhood care and education programs for children of K-State students, faculty, staff, and community members.

CCD is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to serve 246 children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age year-round, with Summer Camp for Kindergarten to age 12 in the summer months.

Accreditation

The Center is proud to be one of 8 percent of childcare centers accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Accreditation is a mark of excellence that is awarded by an independent, third-party organization when a center proves that it continuously maintains high standards of quality in early childhood education and care. To earn accreditation, a center goes through a rigorous evaluation process to ensure it meets standards of excellence that go above and beyond the state’s minimum licensing requirements.