Institute of Child Development

Child Development Laboratory School

Child Development Laboratory School

Welcome

Welcome to the University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS)! At CDLS, we provide top-tier early childhood education and train teacher candidates who share their own excitement for learning with our children and families. We hope that everyone who joins our community is nourished by our creative energy and our deep care and concern for the well-being of all children.

Three program options, one early learning community

  • Our full-day program is open to University of Minnesota students, staff, and faculty.
  • Our part-day program is open to the community.
  • Our Dakhód’iapi Wahóȟpi | Dakota Language Nest program is open to the community.

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