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Campus TourCampbell Child and Family Center
The Fort Lewis College Linda and Ben Nighthorse Campbell Child and Family Center is an on-campus child development center for toddlers and preschoolers. It's the newest campus facility.
At the center, toddlers and preschoolers participate in structured learning activities based on their interests. Classrooms for students, spaces for observation, offices, a family room, a teacher gathering space and a large gathering space under a skylight are all part of the 14,400 square-foot building's design. Colors used throughout the building's interior include teal and copper, providing a calming affect to the environment.
Observation areas allow college students and others to observe children through two-way mirrors. Education and psychology students can observe and conduct research on children's behaviors as they learn and play.
The center serves 45 to 55 children, ages 1-5. The children represent a variety of developmental skill levels, diverse cultural backgrounds and a broad range in demographics. The center recently received a three star rating from Qualistar, a Colorado nonproft that assess quality care and education of young children.
The former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell and his wife Linda Campbell played a significant role in securing $1.5 million in federal funding for the facility.
Observation areas allow college students and others to observe children at the Campbell Child and Family Center.