About Us

The Child Development Laboratory offers an exemplary early care and education experience for children aged 2 years, 9 months through 5 years.  Affiliated with the college Child Development Department, the Laboratory serves as a practicum and observation site for members of the Moorpark College community.  Full, partial, and half time program options are available for students, staff, and community families, as well as a Parent-Toddler program for 18-month olds.  Since we are part of the college instructional program, the CDL follows the same school calendar.  The Fall semester begins in mid-August and ends with Winter break in December.  the Spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in mid-May.  We observe the same holiday schedule as the college with the addition of an in-service day for staff development each semester.