The Early Learning Center is the home of Ferris State University’s youngest Bulldogs since 1987!
The center’s 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
- Accredited Program
- Full-time degreed teaching staff
- 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 access to observation rooms at anytime
- 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
