Where children learn through play, exploration and discovery
The Child Study Laboratory is a university preschool in ASU’s Department of Psychology for children ages 15 months to 5 years. Experienced teachers use research-backed practices to help children build confidence, curiosity and skills for school and life. Enrollment is open to the community.
Current family resources
ASU student opportunities
Research and community impact
Serving families at ASU since 1972
For more than 50 years, the Child Study Laboratory has welcomed children and families to the Psychology Building on ASU’s Tempe campus. The university preschool is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Why choose the Child Study Lab
Located on the first floor of the Psychology Building on ASU’s Tempe campus, the Child Study Laboratory is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and has welcomed children and families since 1972.
How children learn at the Child Study Lab
A play-based curriculum
Children learn best when they feel safe, supported and free to explore. At the Child Study Lab, teachers build on children’s interests while helping them develop communication, problem-solving, independence, empathy and self-regulation.
Each day balances child-directed play with teacher-guided learning. Children create, investigate, move, ask questions and practice working with others as they make sense of the world around them.
Child-directed play
Art and sensory exploration
Literacy and early math
Science and discovery
Music and movement
Outdoor play
Social-emotional learning
Creative expression
Find a class for your child
Choose from Parent/Toddler sessions through prekindergarten. Part-day, extended-day and full-day preschool schedules are available on different days of the week.
Sibling discounts are available. ASU students who are parents or legal guardians may also be eligible for child care assistance.
Ready to take the next step?
Complete the online application to tell us about your child and the class schedules that work best for your family. Placement depends on available space, children’s ages and classroom needs.
Contact
Phone: 480-727-5097
Email: [email protected]
Visit
Psychology Building, Suite 202
ASU Tempe campus
950 S. McAllister Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85287
Support the Child Study Lab
Your gift helps provide classroom equipment, curriculum materials and learning opportunities for children and ASU students.