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About

The IUPUI Center for Young Children (CYC), located on campus in downtown Indianapolis, provides childcare and early childhood education for the University and Indianapolis communities. We believe children learn through play, hands-on activities, experiences and interaction with their environment. In fact, research has shown that all children are innately curious and eager to explore the world around them. At CYC, we provide a setting in which children can wonder, solve, learn and grow and we strive to amplify the potential of all children within our care through the guidance and encouragement of experienced and professional teachers. The overall objective of our curriculum design is to promote independence, self-esteem, confidence, and critical thinking skills providing the foundations for continued intellectual and academic growth. This has been our mission and purpose since 1979. Though we have evolved since then, we remain resolute in our mission to provide the best care and early childhood education for IUPUI and the Indianapolis community.

We offer year round programs for children ages 6 weeks - 5 years. In addition, we are licensed to accept CCDF and On-My-Way Pre-K program vouchers.

If you would like to visit the Center for Young Children you can schedule an appointment by directly contacting us at (317)274-3508.

Philosophy and Goals

We believe children learn through play, concrete experiences, and interaction with their environment, parents, peers and teachers.

By the use of individual, small and whole group activities, plus a variety of experiences, we encourage children to develop to their full potential with the following goals in mind:

Promote the development of independence and self-discipline.
Promote the development of sound health and nutrition.
Promote the development of positive communication skills.
Promote the development of positive social skills and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
Encourage and foster the development of motor, cognitive and creative skills in literacy and language development, math, science, art and social studies.

Facility

The IUPUI Center for Young Children is a 30,000 square foot facility with 14 seperate classrooms. Additionally, the Center has has two separate outside play areas. Each area has been designed with age appropriate equipment and activities. Every classroom has a door with direct access to the outside play areas to help provide a convenient and safe route to and from the classroom.

Hours of Operation

The Center is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. (Full-time care only)

As part of IUPUI, the Center will follow the University calendar and will be closed on:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day (and the following week)

The Center is also closed on the first Thursday and Friday in August prior to the start of the Fall semester for staff professional development. The Center also has the option of closing on the day before or the day after one of the recognized holidays.