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MSU Child Development Laboratories 2026-2027 Tuition Rates

All programming is based on your child's age at the time of enrollment. For any questions, please contact cdl@msu.edu. 

  • East Lansing Campus
  • Year‐round, Monday‐Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

    Full day, 5 days per week enrollment is required. 

    Tuition rates are subject to change based upon classroom transitions.

     
    Infant 

    6 weeks-23 months

    Monthly Tuition: $1,450

     
    Young Toddler 

    18 months-35 months

    Monthly Tuition: $1,450

     
    Older Toddler 

    2 before 9/1 of current school year

    Monthly Tuition: $1,450

     

    Preschool

    3 before 9/1 of current school year*

    Monthly Tuition: $1,294

     

    Pre-K 

    4 before 9/1 of current school year**

    Monthly Tuition: Fully funded through the State of Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program

     

    *Children who are 3 by 12/1 may waiver into preschool classrooms if spaces remain

    **Children who are 4 by 12/1 may waiver into Pre-K classrooms if spaces remain

    *** Tuition consists of a $300 deposit, and then 10 equal payments of $465

  • Haslett Campus
  • MSU's Academic year programming, Monday- Thursday

    ½ Day preschool 8:40‐ 11:40 OR 1‐4

    Full day Pre-K 8:40‐4:00

     
    Preschool

    3 before 9/1 of current school year*

    Yearly Tuition: $4,950***

     

    Pre-K 

    4 before 9/1 of current school year**

    Yearly Tuition: Fully funded through the State of Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program

     

    *Children who are 3 by 12/1 may waiver into preschool classrooms if spaces remain

    **Children who are 4 by 12/1 may waiver into Pre-K classrooms if spaces remain

    *** Tuition consists of a $300 deposit, and then 10 equal payments of $465

     

  • Lansing Campus
  • Year‐round, Monday‐Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

    Full day, 5 days per week enrollment is required. 

    Tuition rates are subject to change based upon classroom transitions.

     
    Infant 

    6 weeks-23 months

    Monthly Tuition: $1,450

     
    Young Toddler 

    18 months-35 months

    Monthly Tuition: $1,450

     
    Older Toddler 

    2 before 9/1 of current school year

    Monthly Tuition: $1,450

     

    Preschool

    3 before 9/1 of current school year*

    Monthly Tuition: $1,294

     

    Pre-K 

    4 before 9/1 of current school year**

    Monthly Tuition: Fully funded through the State of Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program

     

    *Children who are 3 by 12/1 may waiver into preschool classrooms if spaces remain

    **Children who are 4 by 12/1 may waiver into Pre-K classrooms if spaces remain

    *** Tuition consists of a $300 deposit, and then 10 equal payments of $465

    Questions

    If you have any questions, call the enrollment office at 517-339-6045 or reach out via email at cdl@msu.edu.