Early Childhood Education Center - Child Day Care Center, Springfield Ohio

A collaborative effort of Clark State Community College and Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center.

Step Up To Quality is Ohio's voluntary quality rating system for ODJFS licensed child care programs. Step Up To Quality recognizes early care and education programs that exceed quality benchmarks over and above Ohio's licensing standards.

Full-time Early Child Care and Education

The Early Childhood Education Center offers full time early child care and education based upon criteria established by:

Voluntary Participation in ODJFS "Step Up for Quality" Program
Program for Infant Toddler Care
Resources for Infant Educarers
Ohio First Steps, Ohio Infant-Toddler Guidelines
Follow the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Ohio Department of Education

ECEC Benefits

Highly educated, caring teachers
Play-based learning experiences
Low classroom ratios
Bright, attractive, welcoming, well equipped classrooms
Family-friendly environment
Parent observation areas to view the classroom activities
Two large outdoor play spaces and an indoor gym (gross motor room)
Small group area/library

"My child enjoys learning at ECEC. A great place to have my son."

-Brandon Green-
"Thoughtful staff, plus a safe environment!"

-Chris Mayer-

Why Choose ECEC?

We offer quality early child care and education which is open to our community, as well as to the students, faculty, and staff of Clark State Community College and Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center.

In operation since August, 1996.
We partner with families to make the best decision for their child.
State-of -the-art-facilities.
Full-day/full-year early care and education.
Children 6 weeks to 13 years old.
Educated, nurturing teachers and staff.
Low child to teacher ratios.

Ohio Licensed

The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) is licensed by the State of Ohio through the Ohio Child Care Division.

Click the links to learn more about ECEC, then contact us to schedule a visit!

Contact Info

Early Childhood Education Center
1001 E. John Street
Springfield, Ohio 45505
937.325.2214 or 325-2472

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Hours of Operation

M, T, Th, F - 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM

W - 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Open year round (closed ten major holidays and two days for staff professional development).