Thursday, August 30, 2012


The Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab is dedicated to providing an environment of optimum growth for the children enrolled, their parents, and the students of the Family & Human Studies Department of Salt Lake Community College.


The Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab is theoretically and practically devoted to developmentally appropriate practice which refers to a framework of principles and guidelines for practice that promotes young children's optimal learning and development.   The Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab provides programs designed for children two – five years of age. Basic to the foundation of developmentally appropriate practice is the notion that children learn most effectively through active exploration.  Moreover, each child has specific interests, curiosities, talents, and a self-esteem which must be nurtured and enhanced.