Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne is hosting a community open house inviting the public to learn more about the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC), the on-campus preschool, on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Student Life Center (3701 Dean Drive). The preschool is run by Ivy Tech students and instructors four days a week.

During the event, attendees can:

  • Learn more about the Center and children’s curriculum
  • Meet Director Kacey Deverell
  • Explore the classroom
  • Enroll their children in the preschool

About the preschool

The ECLC is owned by Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and operated as a laboratory classroom for the Early Childhood Education Department. The goal is to provide affordable, high-quality learning experiences for children ages three to five. Students and staff in the Early Childhood program provide developmentally appropriate experiences to enhance the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child through the HighScope approach.

Pricing Breakdown:

2 days per week
Basic 2-day (9-noon) fee: 105/4-week session 
Basic 2 + 1 hour daily: 105 + 35 = 140/4-wk
Basic 2 + 2 hours daily: 105 + 70 = 175/4-wk
4 days per week (Monday through Thursday)
Basic 4-day (9-noon) fees: 175 /4-week session 
Basic 4 + 1 hour on 2 days: 175+35 =210/4-wk
Basic 4 + 1 hour daily: 175 + 70 = 245/4-wk
Basic 4 + 2 hours daily: 175 + 140 = 315/4-wk

Preschool hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon with extended hours from 8 to 9 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. {Closed for college breaks}

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.