Prospective Parents

Current Schedule

The Preschool Learning Lab program is available Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. The Preschool Learning Lab is open year-round and closed during all academic holidays and academic breaks.

Application Process

Who is eligible?

The Preschool Learning Lab will admit children from 3-5 years of age who are fully toilet-capable and diaper/pull up-free. Children must be 3 years old by August 1.

Priority enrollment will be given to current Cal Poly Faculty/Staff, currently enrolled children and/or siblings, and the general public, in that order.

How much is the tuition?

You may request a current schedule of tuition rates by e-mail (preschoollabadmin@calpoly.edu).

How can I apply?

Interested families may fill out an application Preschool Application (pdf) and return it, with a $50 non-refundable application fee to:

The Psychology and Child Development Department
ATTN: Cal Poly Preschool Learning Lab
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0387

Contact Information

Further information about the Cal Poly Preschool Learning Lab can be obtained by contacting: 

Dr. Patty Clarkson, Director

(805) 756-2220

e-mail: preschoollabadmin@calpoly.edu.