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Welcome to the Child Development Center
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Saying a Loving Farewell to Hara Cootes
Hara retired from her role as Program Director at the end of September after 32 years of work at the UT Child Development Center. Learn more about her legacy on our News page.
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Immediate Openings Available in PreK-3 and PreK-4 Programs!
Are you a UT student, faculty, or staff member, or Texas state employee? Contact our Program Director if you need care for your child who was born between Sep. 1, 2019 and Aug. 31, 2021. No need to get on the waitlist.
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Meet our new Program Director, Becky Ryan
Learn more about Becky on our News page.
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UTCDC Open House - January 11th from 9am to 12pm
Open to TX state employees and UT students, faculty, and staff with children under five years old.
Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin Child Development Center, where we provide renowned child care services to university students, faculty, and staff year round. We offer a developmental early childhood program for children six weeks to five years of age, which creates a nurturing, age-appropriate learning environment. We hook ′em young to a lifetime of educational success. See what is happening at UTCDC below.
Learn More
- About Us
- Science and Preschoolers
- UTCDC Capitol Complex Location
- Reading to Children is Essential to Learning
- Gardening and Education
- How to Apply for Child Care
- Observation and Research
- Outdoor Learning Environments (OLE!) at UTCDC
We are certified and accredited by:
Contact Us
Hours: Our current hours of operation are as follows:
Monday - Friday:
Comal 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Capitol Complex 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Leona 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Phone: View Contact Information
Supporting the Child Development Center is easier than ever.