In August of 2003, all FSU centers caring for children were integrated into one entity, FSU Child Development Programs. Before consolidation, the four centers operated independently, each with different histories and structures. The four centers are Alumni Village Child Development Center, Educational Research Center for Child Development, Infant and Toddler Child Development Center and Starlight Child Development Center. All were originally established to assist student parents in the care and education of their children so that they could attend classes as well as to provide “hands on” experience and training for various academic departments on the FSU campus. FSU Child Development Programs are governed by Florida State University and ultimately the Board of Trustees. It is administered by University Housing.

Two of the centers are located on Main Campus and two in Southwest campus (near the FAMU/FSU Engineering School). The four centers have the capacity to care for 180 children from 6 weeks to 11 years of age; the majority of spaces are for preschoolers (children ages 3 to 5) and school age children (ages 5 to 11). All centers voluntarily follow the standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) with regard to the curriculum content, group size, staff/child ration and teacher qualification. All centers are licensed by the State of Florida through the Department of Children and Families. Annual inspections of the centers are conducted by the Department of Children and Families to ensure they meet all state standards, policies and procedures. The Alumni Village Child Development Center and Educational Research Center for Child Development Center are fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Infant and Toddler Child Development Center and Starlight Child Development Center are in the process of self-study, which is the first step in the accreditation process.