Parents are highly valued at the Early Childhood Laboratory School and are thought of as the child's first teachers. The EC Laboratory School proudly supports an "open door" policy for parents. Parents are invited to participate in all aspects of the preschool program and may visit the classrooms or playground at any time. All of the classrooms are equipped with observation booths and speaker systems so parents may observe at their leisure. Strong efforts are made to develop a sense of community throughout the school.

Examples of parental involvement include:

• Parent meetings which promote parent/teacher partnerships
  
• Parent social events such as potluck luncheons
  
• Parent workdays where parents are invited to help paint, repair, clean and organize classroom space and equipment
  
• Fundraising committees
  
• Parent/teacher conferences two times per year
  
• Teacher home visits two times per year
  
• Parent handbooks and frequent letters home informing parents about school news.