Child and Family Studies Center

"Lab School"


18330 Halsted Street,
Northridge, CA 91330-8292

Phone: (818) 677-3131

Program Director              Christa C. Dunlap, M.A.     Send email

Parent Forms

Forms will be online in the near future. In the meantime, please contact the CFSC main office at 818-677-3131 for information.

Policies and Procedures Agreement
After reading over the Policies and Procedures section of the Parent Handbook, you will be asked to sign the statement in the Main Office.

Sample form: We, the parents or legal guardians of <student name> have read the Policies and Procedures of the CFSC Parent Handbook and agree to comply with them.

A signature and date will be required.

Please include a check for $10.00 (Emergency Supply Fee).

Admissions Agreement 

Parents should notify the CFSC if a child will be absent from school. Children who are absent for five consecutive days without notification risk being dismissed from the program. Because it is most beneficial for the child, and because university students rely upon regular attendance, it is essential that children attend school consistently, unless they are ill, have a family emergency, or other reason that is clearly in the best interest of the child. If other absences become habitual, the child risks dismissal from the program.

When families enroll in the program, they commit to the entire contracted session. Withdrawal of a child from the program prior to the end of the session must be reported, in writing, two weeks before the withdrawal takes effect. Parents are financially liable for the two weeks' tuition if such article is not given. A refund for the remainder of the session will occur only if another family can be found to fill the space.

Upon entry into our program, parents are asked to sign a photographic release form. For educational purposes, teachers may document children's experiences through photographs and videotape during the school year. University students enrolled in laboratory classes may use photographs of their focus children for portfolios. This is essential for the effective operation of a laboratory school. Photographs are never used for commercial purposes, other than school related events, brochures, newspaper articles.

In compliance with state licensing regulations, the parent or authorized adult (18 years of age or older), must sign the child in and out each day. Sign-in sheets are located on or near each classroom bulletin board, and must be signed with the parent or authorized person's complete name and correct time of drop-off/pick-up. Only persons authorized by the parents, in writing, may pick up the child.

The following may be cause for termination of a child's enrollment:

  • Not adhering to CFSC policies
  • Repeated failure to pick up a child on time
  • Repeated failure to make payments on time
  • Failure to complete all required forms
  • Failure to report changes in information (phone number, emergency contact, etc.)
  • Repeated failure to sign the child in and out each day
  • Repeated unexcused absences by a child
  • Disruption of the normal functioning of the center
  • Determination by staff (with consultation) that the child is not benefiting from the experiences at the CFSC

Files & Forms

State Law requires an updated and complete file for each child enrolled at the center. The following school forms must be completed and filed before your child begins the program:

Child and Family Studies Center

"Lab School"


18330 Halsted Street,
Northridge, CA 91330-8292

Phone: (818) 677-3131

Program Director              Christa C. Dunlap, M.A.     Send email

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