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MU Child Development Laboratory To speak to the CDL administrative assistant, please call (573) 882-4318 for enrollment information.

The MU Child Development Lab (CDL) is an educational setting for our community’s Tiny Tigers™ and a teaching and research laboratory for University students, faculty and staff. 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).

10/21/2026

Helping Tiny Tigers™ understand their emotions starts with creating opportunities to talk about feelings. 📖 Watch to learn how books and storytelling can support emotional and social development! | University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development

10/14/2026

What does positive discipline really look like? 💛 Watch to discover how clear boundaries, choices, and empathy can build cooperation, confidence, and stronger relationships. | University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development

✨ Pre-K Tuition Assistance Now Available for Tiny Tigers™! ✨The MU Child Development Lab is now enrolling eligible Tiny ...
10/13/2026

✨ Pre-K Tuition Assistance Now Available for Tiny Tigers™! ✨

The MU Child Development Lab is now enrolling eligible Tiny Tigers™ for Pre-K, with tuition assistance available to qualifying families!

Spots are limited! Contact us today to learn more about tuition assistance and enrollment opportunities.

University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development

10/07/2026

Why are routines so important for Tiny Tigers™? 🎶 Watch to see how turning everyday routines into songs can build confidence, independence, and important skills! | University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development

10/03/2026

💛 🖤 Yesterday, our Tiny Tigers™ had a homecoming parade of their own! 💛 🖤 They marched, cheered, and showed off their Mizzou pride as they got ready to cheer on our Tigers today! 📣 M-I-Z! Z-O-U! University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development

🖤 💛 Black and Gold Friday! 💛 🖤 We’re wrapping up Spirit Week in true Mizzou fashion! From our Tiny Tigers™ to our amazi...
10/02/2026

🖤 💛 Black and Gold Friday! 💛 🖤
We’re wrapping up Spirit Week in true Mizzou fashion! From our Tiny Tigers™ to our amazing staff, we’re proud to show our Mizzou spirit! 📣 M-I-Z! Z-O-U!

Open the door to school spirit!🚪Today is door day, and our Tiny Tigers™ are showing off their door color from head to to...
10/01/2026

Open the door to school spirit!🚪Today is door day, and our Tiny Tigers™ are showing off their door color from head to toe!🌈 From colorful classrooms to colorful outfits—the CDL is making spirit week one colorful adventure! 💙 💚 💛 ❤️ 💜

Tomorrow is all about showing our Mizzou spirit with black and gold and a special visit from Truman!

Things are getting a little wacky around here!🤪 It’s Wacky Wednesday, and our Tiny Tigers™ are bringing their silliest s...
09/30/2026

Things are getting a little wacky around here!🤪 It’s Wacky Wednesday, and our Tiny Tigers™ are bringing their silliest styles and biggest smiles to spirit week!📣 Tomorrow is Door Day! Come dressed in the color of your classroom's door. 💙 💚 💛 ❤ 💜

09/30/2026

Supervision is one of the most important tools for keeping Tiny Tigers™ safe and engaged. By anticipating risks, setting clear boundaries, and staying attentive, educators help create environments where children can confidently discover the world around them. University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development

We’re tying up another great day of spirit week! Our Tiny Tigers™ are bursting with color for Tie-Dye Tuesday!🎨🌈 Tomorro...
09/29/2026

We’re tying up another great day of spirit week! Our Tiny Tigers™ are bursting with color for Tie-Dye Tuesday!🎨🌈 Tomorrow's theme is Wacky Wednesday!

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522 Hitt Street (31 Stanely Hall)
Columbia, MO
65211

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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+15738824318

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