The MU Child Development Laboratory (CDL) is an educational setting for community children and a teachers
The MU Child Development Laboratory (CDL) is an educational setting for community children and a teaching and research laboratory for University students, faculty and staff. The CDL operates a full-day, full-year teacher-training lab school affiliated with the Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) within the College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES). To speak to the CDL administrative assistant, please call (573) 882-4318 for enrollment information.
03/11/2026
Join us in making a big impact for our tiniest Tigers and our entire CDL community!
It’s Mizzou Giving Day! Join thousands of Tigers making a difference. Support the MU Child Development Laboratory with your gift and help us show the world what our Mizzou family can do!
Learn more about the CDL here ▶https://bit.ly/mu-cdl2026-3
Give here - enter CDL as designation: https://formizzou.missouri.edu/campaigns/63889/donations/new
02/23/2026
Don’t miss our February 25th webinar from 12 – 1 PM! Learn how RISE-MO is elevating Missouri’s early childhood workforce and opening new pathways for educators to thrive.
Register today! https://brnw.ch/21x0c9A
Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 12:00–1:00 pm to learn how the RISE-MO initiative is strengthening and sustaining Missouri’s early childhood workforce. Explore how the program supports educators through recruitment efforts, professional development and leadership preparation. Learn about credentialing opportunities like the CDA Prep Program, early career exploration efforts and new resources designed for business and community partners. Cost: Free. Register at https://brnw.ch/21x0c9A
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MU Child Development Laboratory
01/07/2026
We’re proud to be featured in the Columbia Missourian! This story highlights what makes the Child Development Lab so unique—supporting children’s growth while giving Mizzou students meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Thank you to our families, staff, and students who make the CDL such a special community for our tiny tigers 💛 University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development
Mizzou students gain hands-on experience working in Child Development Lab Each semester, practicum students are paired up with focus children from the lab to observe. Feedback is shared with parents.
12/02/2025
We are SNOW grateful for your support! ❄️❄️❄️
At the Child Development Lab, children discover, students practice, and research shapes real-world learning. This Giving Tuesday, join us in supporting exploration—donate today!💛 https://formizzou.missouri.edu/campaigns/63889/donations/new
University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science
11/26/2025
The CDL is incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our wonderful community. Thank you to our families, students, staff, and volunteers for your commitment to our mission of creating a better future for MU's Tiniest Tigers.
11/10/2025
We’re excited to share that the Child Development Lab is the first program in Missouri to be recognized as a Quality Early Childhood Education Program through DESE’s Quality Assurance Program! University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development
09/26/2025
CDL showed off our MIZZOU Spirit this week! From Door Day to PJ Day, Wacky Wednesday, and finally Black and Gold Day, it was a week full of fun and pride. We wrapped things up with a group photo at Memorial Union, showing off our best black and gold gear. It was the perfect way to end the week and celebrate our MIZZOU spirit!🖤💛 University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science
09/02/2025
Head Chocolatier and Pastry Chef Jan Sanchez from Tsokolate visited Yellow Door to share some sweet facts about the chocolate making process. Her children’s book about a coco bean’s journey from tree to treat was deliciously fun. Thank you for helping us to say bon-bon-voyage to our cooking project! https://www.facebook.com/tsokolate.co/
08/29/2025
It takes a caring team to grow big dreams — and our Tiny Tigers have the best at Mizzou’s Child Development Lab!
07/31/2025
Big news from Mizzou’s Child Development Lab — home of Mizzou’s tiniest Tigers! We’ve added a brand-new classroom, and that means 20 new Pre-K slots are opening for community families starting September 10 — and enrollment is open now!
Director Miranda Clines shared all the details on The Daily Blend with AC — listen in and find out why CDL might be Mizzou’s best kept secret!
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The Daily Blend w/ AC: Miranda Clines, MU Child Development Lab If you've not heard of the MU Child Development Lab (CDL), you're not alone. Director Miranda Clines agrees, telling us it may just be Mizzou's best kept sec...
04/28/2025
Is your family looking for an exceptional early learning experience for your child? Mizzou's Child Development Lab is enrolling for the Fall 2025 semester! We have openings for children ages 2-5.
Visit our website or contact Raina Cornell ([email protected]) for more information!
https://hdfs.missouri.edu/cdl/
This Giving Day, when you support the Child Development Lab Capital Fund, you’ll contribute to the expansion and renovation of this vital space, ensuring that future generations of students and children thrive in a cutting-edge learning environment. Plus, every dollar you give will be matched 1:1! https://mizzou.us/cehdmgd
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| Monday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |