Enrollment in the part-day program is open to the public.
As a program of the University of Minnesota, we provide equal access to and opportunity in our programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
We operate on the University of Minnesota semester calendar. Enrollment is for the entire academic year. Once admitted, we expect a child to continue until they’re ready for kindergarten.
New family enrollment
Please complete this form to be begin your enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. There is a nonrefundable $75 application fee, payable with cash or check to the University of Minnesota. The application fee must be dropped off or mailed to the address below.
Child Development Laboratory School
921 17th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
The registration fee is waived for applicants using scholarship funds. Priority application deadline for 2024-25 school year is Feb. 9, 2024.
School tours are available beginning January 2, 2024. Call 612-625-2273 to schedule your tour.
Enrollment priority
Enrollment priority is given to children currently attending and their siblings.
In determining placement for the multi-age morning classes, priority is given to:
- children currently enrolled in that class time;
- eligible siblings of currently enrolled children; and
- children who will start kindergarten the following school year.
Enrollment in the 2-year-old classes is determined based on age. Priority is given to eligible siblings of currently enrolled children.
Admission
Our outreach coordinator will contact you when it’s your child’s turn to enroll. You’ll have 48 hours to accept or decline the enrollment offer. At the time of acceptance, you’ll be charged a $200 non-refundable enrollment fee that will be applied to your first billing statement. If you are enrolling a sibling, the enrollment fee is per child, which will be added along with other charges to your existing account.
If you accept the offer of enrollment, our outreach coordinator will reach out with next steps. A welcome meeting or home visit will be scheduled with your classroom teacher for you and your child. This will be an opportunity for you to get to know each other before the first day of school.