Other fees
- Enrollment Fee and Deposit: A $200 non-refundable fee is collected at the time of enrollment into the program. Additionally, a deposit equal to one-half of one month’s tuition is required to secure your child’s enrollment and must be paid within 30 days before your child’s start date at the Lab School. The deposit will be applied toward the family’s final tuition payment when the child withdraws from the Lab School, provided the family gives the required 30-day written notice. If the family does not provide the required 30-day written notice, the deposit will be retained by the Lab School, as families are responsible for the full 30 days of tuition and tuition is not prorated.
- Transportation. Transportation is the responsibility of the parents.
- Late pickup. A $5-per-minute fee is charged after 5:30 p.m. for late pickup. After two late pickup's, there is a $100 charge + $5-per-minute fee.
Scholarships and assistance
Preschool-age scholarships
Scholarships through Boone and Story County Early Childhood Iowa (BooSt) may be available for income-eligible families on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Heather Bruno, parent coordinator, at cdlabs@iastate.edu or 515-294-6252 for more information.
Reduced tuition program
The Lab School is a partner program with Ames Community School District in Iowa's Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SVPP). Children that are four years old on August 12, can complete an application form to possibly receive reduced tuition as part of that program. Contact Heather Bruno, parent coordinator, at cdlabs@iastate.edu or 515-294-3040 for more information.
Financial assistance for ISU students
For those ISU students selecting the Lab School, financial assistance may be available. Contact Cris Broshar, ISU child care coordinator, at cbroshar@iastate.edu or 515-294-3149 for more information.
HHS
We can only accept Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) child care subsidy when the family receives other assistance (such as CCAMPIS grant) that covers the remainder of the Lab School tuition.
