Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center

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"Do we get to keep these?!"

Last week, architecture students from put their toy designs to the test in our preschool classrooms. The students observed unexpected ways the children engaged with the toys, different methods of connecting the pieces, and which elements were intriguing to the children.

We love to see new designers collaborating with young minds. We wonder...what new ideas will come from collaborations like this?

The snow-covered playground became our canvas, using paintbrushes and eye droppers to color the snow. One child brought a dropper to the fence and squirted the water color onto the Infant/Toddler playground. "They're going to be so surprised when they see the paint in the snow!"

The Center will be open for regular hours of operations. Please be patient as some staff may still be managing some icy roadways on their way in. See you tomorrow!!

Dear JTCDSC Families,

Due to some lingering hazardous road and sidewalk conditions on and around campus, the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville will continue inclement weather operations on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

At this time, the university is planning to return to normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 29. The Inclement Weather Team will continue to monitor the improving road and sidewalk conditions and will provide an update Wednesday evening.

The Center will be closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Please stay tuned for information regarding operations on Thursday.

Stay safe and warm,
The JTCDSC staff

Dear Families,
Due to lingering snow and hazardous road and sidewalk conditions, the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus will continue inclement weather operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

A decision about Wednesday’s operating status will be communicated late Tuesday as the Inclement Weather Team continues to monitor the situation closely. Updates and other helpful information are available on the university’s RazALERT site.

The Center will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Please stay tuned for information regarding operations on Wednesday.

Stay safe and warm,
The JTCDSC Staff

Dear Families,

Due to snow and sleet accumulation, difficulty navigating roads and sidewalks, and temperatures well below freezing expected, the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus will continue inclement weather operations on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

The Center will be closed for regular operations on Monday. Please keep a watch for the plan on Tuesday.

Stay warm out there!
JTCDSC Staff

INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE: With the potential of snow, sleet and freezing temperatures in the forecast for tomorrow, the university will have an early dismissal at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. If conditions worsen, an additional update will be provided. All on-campus classes after 3 p.m. will be cancelled. Razorback Transit will continue operating until 4 p.m., weather permitting.

For the most up-to-date information, visit alerts.uark.edu

Due to the inclement weather, the Center will close at 3:30 tomorrow.

Home The U of A is dedicated to providing a safe learning, working and living environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Lately in the Light Lab

One of our toddler teachers, Haylee, brought her pet gecko, Tinkerbell, to school to share with her class. Haylee and her co-teacher, Lilly, wondered how the children might respond. How would they engage with this small creature? Would they be excited? Nervous? Indifferent?

All of the children gathered around to see the gecko in Haylee’s hands, but one child seemed especially interested. She bravely reached out towards Tinkerbell, and Haylee guided her hand to gently pet the gecko’s back. A look of amazement spread across her face as she felt the bumpy texture of Tinkerbell’s skin. Tinkerbell crawled up Haylee's shoulder, and the child followed, watching in fascination. When it was time to say goodbye, she smiled and waved at her new friend.