Megan E. Daly Infant Development Program
A teaching and research facility for the Department that accommodates both cross-sectional and longitudinal investigation of infants, toddlers, their parents and caregivers.
The Megan E. Daly Infant Development Program (IDP) is designed as a teaching and research facility for the Department, and is set up to accommodate both cross-sectional and longitudinal investigation of infants, toddlers, their parents and caregivers. In addition, the Program provides an opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students in developmental and other areas to acquire first-hand experience working with infants and toddlers on an individual basis or in a group setting.
Primary functions:
- to offer quality group care for infants and toddlers of the students, staff, and faculty of the Psychology Department and other departments on the UCLA campus, and
- to serve as a teaching and research facility for the Psychology Department and the UCLA community
Since the IDP was established in May 1983. IDP currently serves 25 children and their parents each year and trains an average of 35 students annually, in two cohorts. The program accommodates children from 3 months to 3 years old, operating year-round from 7:30am to 5:30pm.
Executive Director
Helen M. Davis, Ed.D., M.S. in Ed.
Address and Contact information
Infant Development Program
1615 Franz Hall
Mailbox 951563
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563
Phone: 310 825-2896
Fax: 310 206-5895
accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Program
