The Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory is now open for use after two years of construction. The building includes observation booths for students to observe classes, outdoor learning classrooms, classroom offices, a children’s library and more classrooms than the previous center.
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Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood learning Laboratory is a the new state of the art child centered building to provide innovative high quality teacher education located North of Grand Rapids Community College's main campus on Lyon Street.
Windows, monitors and headphones allow Early Childhood students to observe the classroom for class and note taking while other students interact with children.
Jane Ann Benson stands at the front desk on the second day of the school year collaborating with construction crews, parents and students.
Created specifically to grasp the mind of a child, small portholes and windows around campus make a fun and interesting day in the classroom stepping through the front door.
Young children from across the Grand Rapids community spend their days with GRCC students in a diverse atmosphere.
Much of the building light comes from the sun during the day making the building incredible energy sufficient.
GRCC students during a classroom activity. Sharing, caring and inclusion are just a few values shared in the new building



