City Colleges of Chicago Lab Schools are open for enrollment and vital foundation for Young Children's Education

City Colleges of Chicago Lab Schools are open for enrollment and vital foundation for Young Children's Education

City Colleges of Chicago offers High-Quality Child Development Laboratory Schools at Five Campuses

CHICAGO —(July 10, 2026) - As education systems across the country seek more effective, research-driven approaches to early childhood development, Laboratory (Lab) schools have emerged as a cornerstone for shaping young learners. City Colleges of Chicago offers child Development Laboratory Schools at five of its campuses, providing children age 2-5 with dynamic, hands-on learning experiences grounded in best practices and the latest research. Program include Head Start and Preschool for All. The next program year begins August 21, 2025. Spaces are limited. Waitlists are available.

“Enrolling my child in a LAB school was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my child’s education, “said Whitney Regis, parent of a LAB student. “The nurturing environment and thoughtful curriculum have helped my child grow socially, emotionally, and academically.”

“Our lab schools create an unparalleled learning ecosystem for young minds,” said Hollie Jaye, senior Advisor to City Colleges of Chicago Provost and dean of Education and Teacher programs at Harry S Truman College. “Children thrive in our settings because it is designed to align with how young children learn - through exploration, play, collaboration, and meaningful relationships.”

LAB schools are located within these City Colleges of Chicago campuses:

Richard J. Daley College

Child Development Lab School

7500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago IL 60652

Kennedy-King College

Child Development Lab School

710 W. 65th St., Bldg. Z, Chicago IL 60620

Malcolm X College

Child Development Lab School

1900 W. Jackson, Chicago IL 60612

Olive-Harvey College

Child Development Lab School