Grounded in a thoughtful, progressive curriculum for children ages two through six, the Early Childhood Center at Sarah Lawrence College is also an observation and research setting for Sarah Lawrence College students interested in child development and teaching. Programs at the Early Childhood Center are modeled as extensions of the Sarah Lawrence pedagogy, with an underlying belief that children are the makers of their own meaning.
What Parents Are Saying
"Besides valuing our children as independent thinkers, creators, and makers of meaning; besides providing opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard; besides everything we hold dear, there is something else about the Early Childhood Center. When you walk into the ECC, whether it be your first time or your 100th, you can feel the building's arms embrace you. Not only is that something needed by our children, but it has proven to be so important to us as parents."
–Laurie Scagnelli, ECC Parent
Why the Early Childhood Center?
- High adult-to-child ratio
- Progressive education led by teachers knowledgeable in child development and early childhood education
- Rich on-campus opportunities for learning and play
- Morning and afternoon programs
- Named “A Model Preschool” in Child Magazine’s “Best in Children’s Education” issue
Register Now for 2010-2011
Although the December 1 application deadline has passed, there are currently spaces available in several of our 2010-2011 programs for children ages 3, 4, and 5, so applications are welcome and encouraged!