Barnard Center for the Study of Child Development

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The reimagining of Barnard College’s Center for the Study of Child Development (CSCD) co-locates research and collaboration, strengthens the Center’s ongoing mission to study the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional development of young children, and supports caregivers and the next generation of researchers.

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Rendering of student researcher and toddlers in the play area of the Toddler Center at Barnard's Center for the Study of Child Development
Child-sized doors and low play areas define space vertically as well as horizontally, and create a sense of joy for all ages.

The CSCD’s new, more accessible 5,000 SF home integrates spaces for the Center for Toddler Development (Toddler Center), Cognitive Development Center, and Language Acquisition and Development Research Laboratory to strengthen relationships within the Psychology Department, support research efficiency, and foster connections to the larger academic community.

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  • Rendering of student researchers talking in the collaborative workspace of Barnard's Center for the Study of Child Development
    The new Center balances communal and multifunctional spaces with dedicated workspaces.
  • Rendering of student researcher on laptop working in the conference room of Barnard Centerf or the Study of Child Development's collaborative workspace.
    The new Center balances communal and multifunctional spaces with dedicated workspaces.

With a wide variety of uses, from toddler play to academic research and teaching, the new space was designed to be flexible, welcoming, and healthy. The Toddler Center is a living laboratory for pre-school-aged children and researchers alike.

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Photo of the material palette for Barnard's Center for the Study of CHild Development showing samples for paint, flooring, carpeting, and countertops
A palette of muted colors, warm wood, and varied textures of fabric, felt, and carpet provide a supportive and inviting environment.
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Student researcher reading with toddlers in the new Barnard Center for the Study of Child Development
Barnard Center for the Study of Child Development Opens