We invite you to attend a playdate at the Villanova CDP!

Free coffee, plenty of toys, and even a Villanova student to play with the kiddos!

The Cognitive Development Project is a research group in the department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Villanova University, under the direction of Dr. Rebecca Brand.  We adore babies and love to learn how they discover their world.

As part of our community outreach, we are hosting playdates in our playroom on campus.  CDP playdates are a perfect way to connect with other parents while offering a fun new experience to your children.

We keep groups small, usually 2-4 parents and their kids.  Our playroom is best suited for kids from birth – 3 years, but we can keep older siblings entertained, too! A few playdates are reserved for Little Babies (pre-walkers) but most playdates are for any age baby/toddler.  No research is required to take part in the playdates.

Since the weather is getting nicer, we can even head outside for some fun in the sun! Some playdates will be held outdoors in a grassy area on campus, weather permitting (look for the word “Outdoor” in the title if you’d like to sign up for one of those).  We will meet you in the parking lot and walk over and can always return to the playroom if it gets too hot.