Parents are always welcome at the OSU Child Development Center. A comfortable observation room allows parents to observe their child at play and get a glimpse into the busy life of the preschool classroom.

Documents

• 2023 - 2024 Calendar (pdf)
• Illness Policy (pdf)
• Parking Policy (pdf)
• Weather Policy (pdf)

Emergencies

• General Emergency Information (pdf)
• Evacuation Plan (pdf)
• Lockdown / Shelter-in-Place Plan (pdf)
• Parent-Child Reunification Plan (pdf)

Attendance Tips

• Build the habit of good attendance (pdf)
• Crea el Hábito de la Buena Asistencia (pdf)

Parent participation is invited - but not required!

Parents are welcome to participate. Please make arrangements with your child's teacher.

Parent participation opportunities include:

• Volunteering in the classroom
• Helping plan special classroom activities
• Assisting the teacher to make or gather special curriculum materials
• Driving or helping to supervise on field trips
• Attending the Classroom Parent Group meetings
• Serving as a classroom Representative to Parent Policy Council
• Participating in Parent & Teacher Conferences
• Serving on special program-wide committees

Other services and activities provided for parents and families include:

• Weekly classroom curriculum plans
• Breakfast/snack and lunch menus
• Program newsletter
• Family social gatherings
• Seminars and workshops
• Parent resource library
• Parent-Teacher conferences
• Child Developmental Screening as indicated
• Home visits by arrangement

What do parents say about the OSU Child Development Center?

The students and instructors are so skilled at what they do - this is really an added benefit for our family.