Our Mission:
The mission of the ISU Early Childhood Education Center is to provide opportunities for teacher training, research and service to persons within the university setting and in the community at large. The ISU Early Childhood Education Center demonstrates quality early childhood education programs for young children and their parents with a commitment to cultural diversity.
Our Philosophy and Curriculum:
The ECEC implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the view that children learn best when they are actively exploring a carefully constructed environment in the company of loving, professionally prepared teachers. Our curriculum follows the Indiana Department of Education’s Foundations for Young Children, which supports the use of hands-on experiential learning.
We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and licensed by the Department of Family and Children Services of the State of Indiana. Our program is affiliated with the ISU Bayh College of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning providing quality care for children ranging from 6 weeks - 5 years of age.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. https://www.in.gov/doe/school-operations/nutrition/civil-rights-requirements/
FEES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 14th, 2023:
Community Families | ||||
Yearly Income | Full Time Infants/Toddlers/2's | Full Time 3-5's | Part Time Infants/Toddlers/2's | Part Time 3-5's |
Over $75,000 | $250 | $230 | $200 | $175 |
Under $75,000 | $210 | $190 | $165 | $150 |
ISU Faculty, Staff and Student Families | ||||
Yearly Income | Full Time Infants/Toddlers/2's | Full Time 3-5's | Part Time Infants/Toddlers/2's | Part Time 3-5's |
Over $90,000 | $215 | $190 | $175 | $150 |
$45,000-$90,000 | $190 | $175 | $160 | $140 |
Below $45,000 | $170 | $155 | $140 | $125 |
- Priority will be given to full time applications. Part time positions will be offered if space is available. Part time is less than 25 hours per week.
- Community families receiving assistance through an outside agency such as CCDF (CASY) will owe the difference between our non ISU rate and what the outside agency pays.
ISU's ECEC is designed as a comprehensive child care and development center to serve and educate children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Our program serves ISU students, faculty members, staff members, and community families!
Family engagement is an extremely important component of our program! We provide opportunites for parents to be actively involved in their children's learning through parent-teacher conferences, Parent Advisory meetings, seasonal family picnics, and more!
Parent Handbook
Our Parent Handbook provides general information regarding classroom guidelines, schedules, and more. If you have any further questions, please contact us! Parent Handbook 2023.pdf
Calendar of Operations: 2024-2025 Calendar of Operations.pdf
Infant/Toddler Menu: ISU ECEC Toddler Menu.pdf
Preschool Menu: ISU ECEC Menu.pdf
Communicable Diseases in Childcare
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
This site contains information on receiving assistance through W.I.C., SNAP, etc
Terre Haute Health Care and Immunization Information
Ambucare - 3387 S. U.S. 41, Terre Haute, IN 47802; 812-232-5532
- Sick child visits
UAP Clinic - 221 S. 6th St., Terre Haute, IN 47807; 812-242-3105
- Sick child visits
- Physicals
Hoosier Health Wise - 1-877-647-4848
-For Indiana residents under the age of 19 and live-in families within a certain income range
-Provides a variety of health care services through doctors at low cost
Wabash Valley Health Center- 1436 Locust St., Terre Haute, IN 47807; 812-232-7447
-Sick child visits
-Wellness check-ups
-Immunizations
-Newborn check-ups
ISU Health Center - 567 N. 5th St., Terre Haute, IN 47809; 812-237-3883
- ISU staff and student care only
- Immunizations
Vigo County Well Child Clinic - 696 S. 1st St., Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-462-3431
- Immunizations
- Well Child Exams on Wednesdays only by appointment $15
- Physicals
Indiana Minority Health Coalition
| Community Alliance and Services for Young Children, Inc. (formally 4-C of the Wabash Valley) |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Hoosier HealthWise |
| Indiana Child Care Finder |
