The University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) Edgar L. and Rheta A. Berkley Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) was established in 1993. UMKC' School of Education and an interdisciplinary team of experts worked together to develop a state-of-the-art early childhood school. Berkley is part of UMKC's School of Education and serves a learning laboratory for early childhood students. As a resource to others, Berkley enrolls children of UMKC employees, students, and the community.

Building an equal relationship between family, child, and teacher is a cornerstone of our philosophy.

DJ 6-5-09 First Trip to the Fountains

Berkley Buzz Newsletter

Fundamentals of the Berkley Approach

 Pictures of the Berkley approach

Berkley's Second Annual Curriculum Night click here for a Snap Shot of each classroom. Berkley Curriculum Night 09 snapshot of classroomst

Berkley serves 295 people at their annual pancake breakfast held February, 13, 2009.  Thank you to everyone who supported us by purchasing a ticket.  All proceeds went towards our Program Enrichment Campaign in celebration of Berkley's 15th birthday.  We raised $1,440.00 bringing our total to $5,740.04.

Berkley in the News with Kansas City Art Institute

ARTNotes 08 Dec 2008 Kansas City Art Institute

Berkley is in the news! Click on the link below to Read about our 15 year birthday celebration! 

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Power Point Show--Berkley's 15 Year Birthday Celebration  Birthday Party slide show

Upcoming Dates To Remember:

June 2009

June 12

PDD

July 2009

July 3rd - Berkley Closed for the 4th of July

July 10 - Closed for PDD

Edgar L. & Rheta A. Berkley
Child & Family Development Center
1012 East 52nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 235-2600