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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 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.)

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Early Childhood Learning Lab Upcoming Events

Events/HolidaysDates

Preschool Orientation

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 2-5PM (drop in)

First Day of Preschool

Monday, August 12, 2024

Labor Day- No School

Monday, September 2, 2024

Fall Parent Open House

TBA

Fall Pictures

October 9, 2024

Fall Festival/Halloween

Thursday, October 31, 2024, in the morning

Thanksgiving Break- No School

November 25-29, 2024

Winter Music Concert at the Robert’s Academy Cafeteria

Friday, December 6, 2024 (10AM)

Winter Break- No School

December 16-January 3, 2025

Students Return

January 6, 2025

MLK Jr. Day- No School

January 20, 2025

Valentine’s Day Exchange

Friday, February 14, 2025

Parent Conference Day/President’s Day- No School

February 17, 2025

Spring Break- No School

March 3-7, 2025

Spring Egg Hunt- Robert’s Academy Playground

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Good Friday- No School

Friday, April 18, 2025

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation at the Robert’s Academy Cafeteria

Friday, May 23, 2025 (11AM)

Last Day of Preschool

Friday, May 23, 2025

Summer Camp

Join us for our Animal Safari summer camp! Join us on a wild adventure as we visit far away places and learn about a new animal every week.

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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

Natalie Todt Natalie Todt, Ed.D.

Director of the Early Childhood Learning Lab

 863.680.4103

Helena Arce Helena Arce

Early Childhood Educator

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 863.680.3929

 863.680.4172

Emily Keene Emily Keene

Preschool Teacher

 863.680.4755