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Child Development Laboratory

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

Modoc Hall - Rm. 131, Chico, CA 95929

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 2/28/2025 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The AS Child Development Lab (ASCDL) is a licensed, NAEYC-accredited early education facility serving student families at Chico State with children ages 2 months to 5 years. It operates as both a teaching and learning laboratory providing internships and work experience to CSU, Chico students.

Philosophy
Program Philosophy available at https://as.csuchico.edu/cdl/program-philosophy
Ages served
2 months to 5 years
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; Friday: 7:30 am - 2:00 pm (semester hours); summer hours available at https://as.csuchico.edu/blog/2026/05/summer-hours-2026

Programs

  • •Infant & Toddler (2 months - 24 months)
  • •Preschool (25 months - 5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accredited
  • ✓Licensed facility
  • ✓Partnership with CSU, Chico Child Development Department
  • ✓Partially funded by California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services

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