Early Childhood Center

OWU's Early Childhood Center is a quality community preschool for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children, and a laboratory in early childhood education for University undergraduates. Experienced professional teachers organize, plan, and teach every class; student participants assist the teachers, interact with the children, and participate in special projects designed for the children. The adult-to-child ratios are small and class sizes are held at 10 students. Each session has a maximum of three classes, so there are never more than 30 children at the center at any one time.

Announcements

Spring Enrollment Information

We have two spots available for second semester Pre-K:

1. MWF 12:30-3 p.m. (cost for entire semester is $1,219.00 – five monthly payments of $244.00)
2. M-F 12:30-3 p.m. (cost for entire semester is $1,984.00 – five monthly payments of $397.00)

Enrollment Open House

Note: The Enrollment Open House has been canceled due to the incoming inclement weather. Please check back next week for a new date.

For those families interested in enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year. 

• activities for children
• staff available to answer your questions  

Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Early Childhood Center (ECC)
37 Park Ave.
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year begins on February 1, 2026.

Curriculum

The learning day in each session begins with an hour of Guided Exploration throughout the building. During this time, children are free to choose activities such as studio art, dramatic play, science experiments, math games, block building, and quiet reading all assisted by OWU students and professional staff. At the end of Guided Exploration time, the children meet in designated Focus Groups to work on continuing projects, write in their journals, read and hear stories, have a snack, explore the outside learning environment, sing and dance, and have time in community.