Early Learning Center

Tomorrow is an E-Learning Day for all students. Teachers will be available on Google Meet at the designated times that they have shared with you. Please reach out to your child's ...

In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public Schoo...

The ELC will be hosting a Family Fun Friday event on December 8th. Family Fun Friday is the opportunity for one adult to come see their child’s classroom and follow their schedule...

The ELC will be having our book fair December 4th-7th.

A Thankful Homecoming for Sergeant Gaskill What a heartwarming moment at our Early Learning Center today! Sergeant Gaskill from the US Army surprised his young son...

Game On!! Today (September 20th) was a much anticipated day as local leaders met at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe for the official groundbreaking of this state of the ar...

2023 - 2024 School Health Requirements : All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade students and students new to Illinois schools must provide a current physical exam a...

The bells were ringing! Congratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for your years of service with District 186. Our whole community is a better place because of the wor...

District 186 is excited to showcase all of the 2023 Summer Programming available to our students at District 186 and in our community this Summer. Click here to learn more and...

Get ready to renew your Medicaid! Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor v...

It is the mission of prekindergarten to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate educational program that helps preschool children develop skills that will enable them ...

Tonight we honored our young artists at the 1900 Gallery Opening Reception. Superintendent Jennifer Gill congratulated the artists and expressed that art can play an important rol...

Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023. Click to use school ...

We hosted several special guests at the Early Learning Center this morning! Governor JB Pritzker , Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton , Senator Doris Turner , State Rep Sue Scherer ...

Click here to take the survey Beginning January 24 , students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Ess...

Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you? We are now accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Star...

ELC SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS OPEN! ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED ON-LINE! ELC Spirit Wear Website November 1st - November 18th Child and Adult Sizes Available ...

Ten Signs of a Great Preschool Children spend most of their time playing or working with other children. They do not wander about aimlessly or are expected to sit quietly for...

Families are our most important partners as we support young children with disabilities. Using the Understanding Inclusion Modules created by Early CHOICES and The Early Interven...

Dear parents of the Early Learning Center Pre-School, We, the F.A.C.E. liaison team, are happy to serve as your parent support team for the 2022/2023 school year. It is our...