Early Learning Center

The Early Learning Center is the home of Ferris State University’s youngest Bulldogs since 1987!  We are currently servicing Ferris State students and faculty/staff members.

The Center is excited to help you with your child care needs and have implemented additional measures to protect everyone’s health and safety.

Our mission is two-fold.  First, to provide quality educational experiences for young children, and second, to provide a hands-on learning laboratory for academic students pursuing careers in Early Childhood Education.  The Early Learning Center was the first, and remains the only center in the in the Mecosta-Osceola School district to receive national accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Why Choose the Early Learning Center

• Ferris Student Enrollment Priority
• Child Care Subsidy for Qualifying Families
• Accredited Program
• Full-time teaching staff with a degree
• On-going professional development opportunities for teaching staff and support staff
• Formal curriculum for all age groups
• Planning and assessment time for teaching staff each day
• Small class sizes
• Low child-to-adult ratios
• Electronic daily sheets to give parents up-to-date information on their child’s daily activities, food in-take, as well as bathroom, rest and other daily routines
• Parent Portal for up-to-date progress on child’s portfolio through COR Assessment
• Nutritious meals prepared on site each day by food service specialist
• A spacious outdoor environment designed to provide children opportunities for exploration, investigation, discovery, and physical activities
• The University provides many sites for nature walks, field trips, and special visitors
• Certified Car Seat technician on staff
• Partnership with Great Start to Readiness Program