Child Development and Family Center Classrooms and Schedules
Classroom Locations
Our classrooms are located in our main building just off Annie Glidden in the Campus Child Care Center.
Please note:
- Placement in classrooms is determined by the September 1 birthdate deadline used by local schools
- Group size may vary based on classroom size
| Age | Group Size | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Infants | 9 | 3 children to 1 teacher |
| Toddlers | 12 | 3 children to 1 teacher |
| 2-year-olds | 12 | 4 children to 1 teacher |
| Preschool | 18 | 6 children to 1 teacher |
Hours and Schedules
The center is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with adjusted hours during interim of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to limited student staff.
Classrooms
Approximate Schedule for Infants
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30-11:30 a.m. |
Classroom exploration |
| 8:45-9:15 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 10-11 a.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor |
| 11-11 a.m. | Classroom exploration |
| 11:20-11:30 a.m. | Group time |
| 11:30 a.m.-noon | Lunch |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Rest time |
| 2:30-4:20 p.m. | Classroom exploration |
| 2:45-3:15 p.m. | Snack |
| 4:20-4:30 p.m. | Group time (4:50-5 p.m. in winter) |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor (winter – classrooms combine at 5 p.m.) |
Approximate Schedule for Toddlers
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30-10 a.m. |
Classroom exploration |
| 8:45-9:15 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 10-11 a.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor |
| 11:30-12:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 11:30-2:45 p.m. | Classroom exploration (nap as needed) |
| 2:45-3:15 p.m. | Snack |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor (winter – classrooms combine at 5 p.m.) |
Approximate Schedule for Twos
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30-10 a.m. | Classroom exploration |
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 10-11 a.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor |
| 11-11:30 a.m. | Classroom exploration |
| 11:30-11:45 a.m. | Group time |
| 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Rest time |
| 2-3 p.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor |
| 2:30-4:15 p.m. | Classroom exploration |
| 2:45-3:15 p.m. | Snack |
| 4:15-4:30 p.m. | Group time (4:45-5 p.m. in winter) |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor (winter – classrooms combine at 5 p.m.) |
Approximate Schedule for Preschool
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30-10:45 a.m. | Classroom exploration |
| 9:30-10 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 10:45-11 a.m. | Group time |
| 11 a.m.-noon | Outdoor exploration/gross motor |
| 12-12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Rest time |
| 2-3 p.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor |
| 3-4:15 p.m. | Classroom exploration |
| 3-3:30 p.m. | Snack |
| 4:15-4:30 p.m. | Group time (4:45-5 p.m. in winter) |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Outdoor exploration/gross motor (winter – classrooms combine at 5 p.m.) |
Contact Us
Child Development and Family Center
Campus Child Care Center Building
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-0125
815-753-8502 (fax)
kschulz@niu.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
