The mission of the Child Development Center (CDC) is to provide a quality, professional environment for the nurturing, care, and development of preschool children of the University community. The University, in conjunction with the Student Government Association (SGA), operates a State Licensed Child Development Center. The Center offers:

1) child care services for children of students, staff, and faculty of the University. Children must be between the ages of twelve months and seven years.

2) observation and demonstration facilities by UL Lafayette students from various academic departments.