Welcome to the 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.
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:
The Infant Development Program (IDP) is operated by the Psychology Department at the University of California, Los Angeles. The IDP has two primary functions:
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To offer high quality group care for infants and toddlers of the students, staff, and faculty in the Psychology Department and other departments on the UCLA campus, and
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To serve as a teaching and research facility for the Psychology Department and UCLA community.
The program accommodates approximately 20 children (full-time equivalents), from 3 months to 3 years of age, at two sites. The IDP operates year-round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. It is closed for University administrative holidays. There are full-time (Monday - Friday) positions and part-time [2-day (TR) or 3-day (MWF)] positions available. IDP operates 9am to 5pm on University intercessions.
Please keep in mind that there is a substantial waiting list and faculty, students, and staff in the Psychology Department are given priority. Parents are advised to apply early (parents may apply as soon as they know they are pregnant).
Alma Cortes, M.S. in Ed.
Executive Director
Address and Contact information
Infant Development Program
UCLA Dept. of Psychology
1285 Franz Hall, Box 951563
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563
accredited by the National Association for the Education of the Young Child
In May 1996, IDP Franz became the first UCLA child development center to receive accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), in recognition of our high quality. IDP Fernald became accredited in January 2006.
