Child Development Laboratory School

1830 Bldg - (714) 992-7069 

The Child Development and Educational Studies Laboratory School  (CDES Lab School) has been in continual operation since 1959 and is an important component of the Child Development and Educational Studies Department and Social Sciences Division. The Lab not only provides a quality educational environment for pre-school aged children and their families, it also serves as a training and demonstration program school for students interested in the fields of Child Development and Early Childhood Education. The CDES Lab School serves as a practicum placement site for Fullerton College students.

The Lab is licensed by the Department of Social Services, and funded in-part by the State Department of Education. The center serves families without regard to sex, race, religion, ethnicity or sexual preference and makes every effort to accommodate children with varying abilities.

The Lab School is open year round, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am-6:00 pm, but is closed for specific campus holidays. All children in attendance receive a nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.

There is typically a waiting list to attend the Lab School. Preference is given to Fullerton College students, faculty, and staff; however, families from the community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Center for Early Childhood Collaboration

The Center for Early Childhood Collaboration (CECC) was established by faculty in the Child Development and Educational Studies department to advise and support the early childhood community and workforce through consultation, professional development and educator tours of our Laboratory School.  The CECC works directly with early childhood administrators and their teaching staff to assess program needs and deliver tailored strategies to support quality improvements. The overall commitment of the CECC is to promote and help build quality programs for young children and their families throughout Orange County and beyond.

For more information contact Dr. Tom Chiaromonte tchiaromonte@fullcoll.edu.

The CECC Staff
Tom Chiaromonte
Jenn Kinkel
Karin Pavelek
Sonia Semana