Tour of University of Pennsylvania Children's Center

Registration $35 (addition to conference registration)

We invite you to explore our vibrant Child Development Center at the N4C Conference. With a capacity of 161 children across 13 thoughtfully designed classrooms, we are dedicated to nurturing infants to preschoolers. We proudly hold NAEYC accreditation and a PAKeys STAR 4 rating, highlighting our commitment to quality early childhood education.

Our Space and Vision

Located just 1.5 miles from the conference hotel, our historic building has undergone significant renovations to create an engaging learning environment. We have dedicated funds for upcoming updates, including two new mini playgrounds.

Originally a manufacturing space, our center has been creatively adapted to serve young learners. We’ve transformed wide hallways into engaging learning spaces and converted storage areas into a therapy playroom, maximizing our facility’s potential.

Tour Highlights

• Design Presentation: Join Ashley McGraw Architects for a short presentation on design principles and discover how you can apply them to enhance any space.
• Center Exploration: Explore selected classrooms, each thoughtfully equipped with age-appropriate resources that encourage learning through play. Take a tour of our spacious gymnasium for group activities and our welcoming lobby, ideal for family gatherings. Learn about our collaboration with nearby Penn Park for outdoor physical activity and nature exploration.
• Spark Creativity: After the tour, we will break into small groups to reimagine the spaces you visited. Using the insights shared by Ashley McGraw Architects, envision how your chosen space could be transformed through the lens of design.

Join us as we share our story of transformation and our vision for early childhood education in Philadelphia. We can’t wait to welcome you and showcase the heart of our program!