Austin Community College Children's Lab School

ACC Children's Lab School

The ACC Children’s Lab School serves as a premier model for early childhood education, offering a play-based curriculum that supports the development of the whole child. As a demonstration site for Austin Community College, the program integrates research-backed practices across four age-specific classrooms. Children from six months through five years benefit from a nurturing environment where infants and toddlers often remain with the same caregivers for multiple years in a looped classroom model. The school is distinguished by its exceptional staff quality, with many lead teachers holding degrees in Child Development and boasting decades of tenure. Facilities include specialized indoor interest centers and dedicated outdoor exploration spaces. In addition to full-day care, the school provides a unique sliding-scale evening program for children up to age 10, specifically designed to support student parents.