The Children's Creative Learning Center at FIU is an Educational Research Center for Child Development on the University Park Campus.
The Center is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and a self supported auxiliary of the University.
Since its inception in 1975, this model program has become well known for providing appropriate hands on experiences for children of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the neighboring community.
The Center offers an educational preschool program The CCLC at FIU seeks to offer an opportunity for optimal growth and development for each child by providing a socio-emotional based early care and education program including communication, expression of feelings, decision making and critical thinking experiences.
A welcoming, secure, diverse and multi-cultural environment is offered to each family while serving as a demonstration and research site for departments of the University and programs in the community.
Each family is offered the opportunity to build a partnership with the staff on behalf of their child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Childrens Creative Learning Center At Fiu ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Change and adaptation begin at birth.
- The Children's Creative Learning Center at FIU is an Educational Research Center for Child Development on the University Park Campus. The Center is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and a self supported auxiliary of the University. Since its inception in 1975, this model program has become well known for providing appropriate hands on experiences for children of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the neighboring community. The Center offers an educational preschool program The CCLC at FIU seeks to offer an opportunity for optimal growth and development for each child by providing a socio-emotional based early care and education program including communication, expression of feelings, decision making and critical thinking experiences. A welcoming, secure, diverse and multi-cultural environment is offered to each family while serving as a demonstration and research site for departments of the University and programs in the community. Each family is offered the opportunity to build a partnership with the staff on behalf of their child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childrens Creative Learning Center At Fiu?
The application deadline for Childrens Creative Learning Center At Fiu is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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