Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Child Development Laboratory School

Child Enrollment Fee Structure

Monthly Fees

The fee structure is based on age and is as follows:

Age Annual Household Income Monthly Childcare Fee
Infants All $1051
2 to 3 Years Old Less than $50,000 $762
$50,000 - $75,000 $936
Over $75,000 $971
3 to 5 Years Old Less than $50,000 $693
$50,000 - $75,000 $831
Over $75,000 $862

A $25.00 nonrefundable processing fee is due when the child is accepted for enrollment in a program and the deposit fee of $300.00 is due upon acceptance into the program. A monthly sliding scale tuition rate based on three income categories is used. Transportation is the responsibility of the parents.

$120 per month scholarships through Empowerment are available for income-eligible families. Contact Malisa Rader, Parent Coordinator, at mrader@iastate.edu or 515-294-3040 for more information.

Financial assistance for ISU students selecting the Lab School is available. Contact Julie Graden, ISU Child Care Coordinator, at jagraden@iastate.edu or 515-294-8827 for more information.