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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 environment that supports all learners and lays the foundation for children to enter Kindergarten as lifelong learners and critical-thinking citizens.

What Makes Us Special

  • Serving children ages three to five (children must be potty-trained)
  • Low student-to-teacher ratios
  • A nationally known, research-based curriculum that meets the needs of all learners (Frog Street Curriculum)
  • A safe, nurturing environment that supports the whole child
  • Strong family relationships built through open communication
  • Collaboration across the community and the FSC campus
What Makes Us Special

Our Curriculum

Children learn naturally through play. As natural explorers, they investigate the world around them through play and high-quality, interactive experiences. Our child-centered curriculum supports every learner socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Each classroom is designed to give children the chance to explore and investigate the world around them while building a solid foundation to be "Kindergarten Ready."

Hours and Programs

We offer flexible schedules to fit your family's needs:

Program

Days

Hours

3-Day Half Day

M, W, F

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

3-Day Full Day

M, W, F

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

5-Day Half Day

Monday to Friday

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

5-Day Full Day

Monday to Friday

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

How to Enroll

We'd love to welcome your child to the Learning Lab. To apply:

  1. Download and complete the pre-school application (PDF).
  2. Email your completed application to Dr. Natalie Todt at ntodt@flsouthern.edu

Completing an application does not guarantee placement. We'll be in touch about availability and next steps.

Want to see the space first? Schedule a tour with our director.

Pre-School Application PDF

Family Voices

“Our family truly can't say enough wonderful things about the FSC Early Childhood Learning Lab. Both of our children, including our son with Down syndrome, have thrived here because of the incredible teachers who never saw inclusion as a challenge, but simply as the way education should be. They have created a place where our children feel safe, loved, and encouraged to learn every day, and we are so grateful to have found a program that has become like family. We wholeheartedly recommend the Learning Lab to any family looking for an exceptional early childhood experience.”

Nic and Jen Piner

For Current Families

Upcoming Dates and Events

Mark your calendars for the important dates below, from orientation and parent events to holidays and graduation, so you can plan ahead for the year with us.

Download the ECLL Calendar

Early Child Learning Lab Handbook

For everything else you'll need to know, from billing and pickup times to our policies and procedures, our family handbook is here to guide you every step of the way.

Download the Early Childhood Learning Lab Handbook

Meet Our Team

Natalie Todt

Natalie Todt, Ed.D.

Director of the Early Childhood Learning Lab

Helena Arce

Helena Arce

Early Childhood Educator

Ainsley Bennett

Ainsley Bennett

Early Childhood Educator

Mariah Zagarella

Mariah Zagarella

Early Childhood Educator

Audrey O'Donnell

Audrey O'Donnell

Part-Time Teacher