Recognition of Excellence · Plano, TX · 2026

Collin College Child Development Lab School

2800, E Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 75074
https://www.collin.edu/studentresources/deanofstudents/documents/Child%20Development%20Lab%20School.pdf
🏆 Ranked #36 in Plano · 6.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best for Safety
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Plano. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Collin College Child Development Lab School is a college laboratory program in Plano serving infants through school-age children with a maximum capacity of 51. As a teaching environment affiliated with Collin College, the center provides individualized attention with support from ECE student teachers, creating a learning-focused setting. Parent feedback highlights strong staff engagement and child development outcomes. Prospective families should note that the lab school model involves rotating student teacher placement, which means experience levels vary seasonally, and enrollment is limited—calling ahead to confirm availability is essential.

Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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