Northern Illinois University

Child Development Lab

Registration & Participation

Enrollment in the CDL is open to children of NIU staff, faculty and students, as well as to the community at large. 

  • Applications are accepted each semester with priority given to previously enrolled children and siblings. 
  • Parents interested in enrolling their children should contact the director to obtain applications. 
  • Complete applications will be placed on a waiting list and parents will be contacted when space is available. 
  • Assessment of each child's readiness for a group experience is made and enrollment may be withdrawn if the experiences are too stressful for an individual child.