Early Childhood Learning Lab
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Southern College Early Childhood Learning Lab is to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging early learning environment that supports all learners and creates a foundation for children to be able to enter Kindergarten as life-long learners and critically thinking citizens.
About Us
- We serve children ages three to five.
- Children must be potty trained.
- Low student to teacher ratios.
- Strive to meet the needs of all learners.
- Provide a safe nurturing environment to support the whole child.
- Research-based curriculum and instruction.
- Build family relationships through open communication.
- Community and FSC campus collaboration
Curriculum
Children learn naturally through play. Children are natural explorers who investigate the world around them through play and high-quality interactive experiences. Our curriculum is child-centered and supports the needs of all learners socially/emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Each classroom is designed to provide the students with opportunities to explore and investigate the world around them, while providing a solid foundation to enable them to be “Kindergarten Ready.”
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Application Process
Please email completed applications to Dr. Natalie Todt ntodt@flsouthern.edu
(Completing an application does not guarantee placement.)
Early Childhood Learning Lab Upcoming Events
| Events/Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Thursday, August 14th from 3-5:30pm (stop anytime during those hours) |
| First day of School | Monday, August 18th |
| Labor Day - No School | Monday, September 1st |
| Fall Pictures | Monday, October 13th in the morning |
| Creative Kids Parade (Parents Welcome) | Friday, October 31st in the morning |
| Thanksgiving Break - No School | November 24-28th |
| Winter Music Performance (Parents Welcome) | Friday, December 12th in the morning |
| Last Day of Fall Semester for ECLL | Friday, December 19th |
| Winter Break - No School | December 22-January 2nd |
| School Starts for Spring Semester | Monday, January 5th |
| MLK Jr. Day - No School | Monday, January 19th |
| President’s Day - No School - Parent conferences | Monday, February 16th |
| Spring Break - No School | March 2-6th |
| Spring/Graduation Pictures | Friday, March 13th in the morning |
| Spring Egg Hunt (Parents Welcome) | Wednesday, April 1st in the morning |
| ECLL Preschool Graduation (Parents Welcome) | Friday, May 22nd in the morning |
| Last Day of School - Half Day | Friday, May 22nd (school ends after the graduation ceremony) |
Hours of Operation
- 3 Half Day (MWF) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 3 Full Day (MWF) 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- 5 Half Day 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 5 Full Day 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Questions? Schedule a Tour
Emily Keene
Preschool Teacher
863.680.4755
Karlee Otero
Pre-K Teacher
863.680.6461
Audrey O'Donnell
Part-time Preschool Teacher
