UMSL-University Child Development Center

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05/27/2022

Today is the last operating day for UCDC. It’s a bittersweet day for sure. The College of Education is relocating to North Campus. Our building will be demolished to make way for a new public private partnership development designed to be a huge part of UMSL and the Normandy community.

As I reflect upon my 31 years as director, I smile when I think about the thousands of children and families that I had the opportunity to know. My children went to UCDC and have grown into kind, successful adults! I have life long friends from the staff who I have worked with. I have had the opportunity to care for children of children who came to UCDC.

I close the doors knowing that all the children and families of UCDC were loved. We strived to treat children with respect and kindness always. Children’s love for learning was nurtured and their social emotional growth always supported. Childhood was recognized as a time for children to learn through play.

My heart is both heavy and full today. I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Fondly, Lynn Navin

01/20/2022

Magic Show with Circus Kaput is now ONLINE

The bunny is out of the hat with this fun virtual event! Experience a fun magic show by Circus Kaput with your Tiny Triton(s). There will be an opportunity for you and your Tiny Triton to learn a new magic trick, all you need is a paper bag, coin, straw/pencil, and a rubber band!

RSVP at umsl.edu/go/tinytritons and the Zoom link will be send directly to your email!

01/18/2022

The Explorers were so happy to experience this first snow of 2022!

01/10/2022

Out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing the retirement reception for Pat Wallace. We will reschedule when Covid numbers get better.

01/04/2022

One of our Beloved Teachers, Ms. Patricia Wallace, is retiring.
We are heartbroken that she is leaving us, but we are so happy that she will have this opportunity
to pursue her passions and spend time with her family.
(She has promised that she will be back to visit often)

Please join us at a goodbye reception on Wednesday, January 12th from 4:30-5:30 at the Center.
It will be “open house” style to ensure that we do not have too many people here at
one time and that everyone is able to spend a few minutes wishing Patricia well.

Please RSVP to Karen at [email protected]

We look forward to celebrating this amazing educator with you!

12/14/2021

The UCDC garden has a special place in all of our hearts! The entire gardening process is such an enriching experience for our teachers and children alike. Thank you UMSL Daily for featuring it!

Read the article here:

Students take an active role in cultivating the garden, from raising seeds indoors during late winter to harvesting produce during summer.

11/30/2021

Enjoying the gorgeous weather yesterday!

11/24/2021

Observing "Magic Milk' in the Explorer Room today.
"Wow, circles. Big circles. Look!!!"

11/22/2021

Looking for ways to model gratitude and create family traditions that focus on values of thankfulness and generosity? Check out a few great ideas from ZERO TO THREE below:

🍂Show appreciation to your children
🍂Show appreciation for others
🍂Use the word 'grateful'
🍂Make a 'thankful tree'
🍂Share stories of thankfulness, gratitude, and generosity

Read more ideas/information here:

Many parents worry about children being ungrateful. Here's what you can do.