Early Childhood Learning Lab

Our Mission

The mission of the �Թ�� 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/Holidays	Dates
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

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, Ed.D.

Director of the Early Childhood Learning Lab

863.680.4103

Helena Arce

Early Childhood Educator

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863.680.3929

863.680.4172

Emily Keene

Preschool Teacher

863.680.4755

Amanda Wech

Preschool Teacher

863.680.6461

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