Child Development Lab

A university lab school where children learn, students gain experience and researchers advance our understanding of child development.

More than a preschool

Where research, teaching and early childhood education come together

For more than 80 years, the Child Development Lab has been a place where children, families, students and researchers learn together. Located at Arizona State University's Tempe campus, the CDL combines high-quality early childhood education with hands-on student training and child development research.

Children learn in a play-based environment guided by experienced educators. Students gain valuable professional experience, and families can help advance research that improves our understanding of how children learn and grow.