The Early Childhood Center is a community preschool for three, four, and five year old children, and a 
laboratory in early childhood education for university undergraduates. Experienced professional teachers organize, plan, and teach every class; student participants assist the teachers, interact with the children and participate in special projects designed for the children. The adult to child ratios are small and class sizes are held at 10 students. Each session has a maximum of three classes so that there are never more than 30 children at the center at any one time.
The Learning Day in each session begins with an hour of Guided Exploration throughout the building. During this time children are free to choose activities such as studio art, dramatic play, science experiments, math games, block building and quiet reading all assisted by OWU students and professional staff. At the end of Guided Exploration time, the children meet in designated Focus Groups to work on continuing projects, write in their journals, read and hear stories, have a snack, explore the outside learning environment, sing and dance, and have time in community.
August 29
Orientation for Parents
7:00-8:30
Hamiliton-William Benes
Banquet Room C
August 30
Orientation for T/TH
children
10-11/12:30-1:30/3-4
August 31
Orientation for MWF
children
10-11/12:30-1:30
Sept. 4/5
Classes begin
Sept. 13
Family Ice Cream Social
Blue Limestone
6-7:30
Oct. 15/16
Mid-Semester Break
No School for Children
Nov. 19/20
Parent/Teacher Conferences
No School for Children
Nov. 19-25
Thanksgiving Break
No School for Children
Dec. 13/14
Holiday Celebrations
Classes End
Dec. 17-Jan. 11
OWU Semester Break