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About the CDL
A quality childhood program...
The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) provides -quality early
childhood education and childcare for young children from two years
old through 5 years old. The CDL is a relatively small center, offering
a warm and personal caregiving environment for approximately 52
children in two multi-age preschool classes and a young preschool
classroom for two and young three year old children. The center
is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and has
a contract with the Department of Economic Security to provide childcare
assistance to eligible families.
The CDL's education philosophy is based on the National Association
for the Education of the Young Children's (NAEYC) Position Statement
on Developmentally Appropriate Practice. This means that we provide
a wide range of age-appropriate activities that facilitate children's
intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development. In addition,
curriculum activities and adult-child interactions are tailored
to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child.
A University at our doorstep...
Children at the CDL have access to the many rich and varied resources
of a major university. Our program includes walking field trips
to the museums, libraries, and centers on ASU's campus. We also
have frequent "guest speakers" and special activities
from such departments as music, art, education, nursing, intercollegiate
athletics, and architecture.
A place for parents... 
Providing for the needs of parents is an important part of our
program. We welcome and encourage parent involvement. Observation
facilities are open daily, and parents are always invited to visit
or join their child for lunch. Parent conferences are offered twice
a year. We also provide a variety of educational programs (recent
topics include discipline, Kindergarten readiness, peer relationships,
and the development of children's thinking) and social events for
parents.
A part of Arizona State University... As part of ASU's Department of Family and Human Development, the
CDL plays an integral role in the university's threefold mission
of teaching, research, and service. The CDL provides carefully
supervised training opportunities for child development students
pursuing careers serving children and families. CDL children and
families have a unique opportunity to participate in various research
studies conducted by faculty and graduate students (Participation
is always voluntary). The CDL provides a model of high quality
education and care for young children, and offers training opportunities
and technical assistance for state and local early childhood professionals.
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