EIU Child & Family Life Education Center

Mission of the Child and Family Life Education Center:

The Child & Family Life Education Center (CFLEC) provides the learning environments that include families and preschoolers where University students expand their knowledge of, experience with, and skills regarding: early childhood programming, child and family development, research-based practices for working effectively with multi-generational families and children, family education and involvement, inclusion encompassing culture, differing abilities and lifestyles, support and social services, and observation, assessment, and case study construction.

Enrichment Program for Young Children: 

We include an enriched learning environment where young children can play, explore, interact and learn. The faculty and staff model developmentally appropriate practices while teaching, guiding, and directing the University students. The Center is focused on program planning, teaching, caregiving and child guidance techniques that promote development encompassing the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of each child in the program.