The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) at Louisiana Tech University is a preschool learning laboratory designed for three- and four-year-old children. As an integral part of the instructional programming within the School of Human Ecology, the ECEC serves both as a high-quality early learning environment and a training site for university students pursuing careers in human development and family science.
The ECEC emphasizes a developmental interactionist approach, encouraging children to construct knowledge through active engagement with their environment. The curriculum supports intellectual growth through social interaction, physical activity, and hands-on learning centers, fostering independence and curiosity in every child.
As a lab school, the ECEC provides a dynamic setting for research, observation, and practice for Louisiana Tech students and faculty. This model ensures that children benefit from the latest educational strategies while contributing to the advancement of early childhood education.
ECEC is proud to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a mark of excellence in early childhood education. The center has also earned a 5-star rating from the Louisiana Quality Start Child Care Rating System, reflecting its commitment to providing a safe, enriching, and developmentally appropriate learning experience for young children.
Contact: Kelsey Moeller, M.ED Director, Louisiana Tech Early Childhood Education Center
Phone: 318.257.4614
Email: ecec@latech.edu
Address: 401 W. Louisiana Ruston, LA 71272
