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

Enrollment Open House for the 2025-2026 School Year

Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: Early Childhood Center (ECC)

Stop by for any amount of time to see the facility, meet the teaching staff, and have your child participate in several activities.

For questions, or if you are unable to attend and would like to schedule a private tour, contact ECC director, Kellie Hall at klhall@owu.edu.

2024-2025 School Year Registration Still Available 

We have space available in the following sessions:

• MWF from 12:30-3 p.m.
   $2,367.00 (9 monthly payments of $263.00) Pre-K programs are designed for the child's year prior to entering Kindergarten.
• M-F from 12:30-3 p.m.
  $3,852.00 (9 monthly payments of $428.00) Pre-K programs are designed for the child's year prior to entering Kindergarten. Your child must be 4 years old by 8/31/24 to register for this class.
• T/TH from 9-11:30 a.m.
  $1,584.00 (9 monthly payments of $176.00) Preschool classes are designed to be an introduction to the child's first group experience and are best for 3 and young 4 year olds. Children must turn 3 years old by 8/31/24 to attend. 

If you are interested, please contact ECC Director Kellie Hall (klhall@owu.edu or 614-678-9921) to discuss next steps and/or answer questions you may have about the program.

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.