Overview

The ISU Child Development Laboratory School offers full-day year-round programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The Lab School's exemplary early childhood education model provides observation and participatory experiences for ISU students preparing to be early childhood teachers, administrators and child and family specialists. It also serves as a research site for the college and university.

Mission

The Child Development Laboratory School provides high-quality, inclusive early childhood education for young children, and their families while serving as a teaching, research, and early childhood model program. Through hands-on student learning and interdisciplinary research, the Lab School advances knowledge, innovation, and best practices in early childhood education and related fields.

Our History

The Child Development Laboratory School has been in operation on Iowa State University's campus since 1924.

Visit the Child Development Lab School!

The CDLS is located in the Palmer HDFS Building on Osborn Drive on the Iowa State University campus.

Meet the CDLS Team!

Non-discrimination policy

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3680 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.