• Early Childhood Learning Center Programs Inc. (ECLC)

    Student parents – you’ve made a great decision to attend college. At LaGuardia, we want our students to have the most supportive environment possible so they can successfully accomplish their educational goals. We provide a high-quality, on-campus childcare program where your young children can be near you and receive a fun, engaging education that will prepare them for tomorrow's success.

    We’re licensed by the New York City Department of Health And Mental Hygiene and New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and we’re affiliated with the New York State Education National Accreditation – National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as well as the NYC Department of Education – Pre-K For All program.

    We are sharing a short survey with you to help our program staff understand the type of care your family needs for the fall. We will share more information about plans to restart in-person learning as soon as we can.

  • ECLC Programs - Early Childhood Learning Center

    ECLC Programs


    The Infant Toddler Program offers children ages 12 months to 2.9 years a nurturing environment for investigation and exploration.

    The Preschool Program offers curriculum for children from 2.10 to 5 years of age. Grouped according to their ability levels, children are afforded opportunities for exploration, independence, socialization and motor development.

    Pre-K for All is a free program for four-year-old children, September through June, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Find out more. 

    The Extended Day Program offers both an early childhood and school age component for children ages 3-12.

    Integrated Program is provided by an organization which provides speech, occupational, physical and behavioral modification therapy in an integrated special needs classroom.

    The Saturday Program provides enriching and developmentally appropriate recreational programs for children 3-12 years of age.

    Holiday Camp is available for children ages 5-12 years of age, when Department of Education is closed during winter & spring breaks.

    Summer Camp offers children ages 5-12 a fun-filled summer of activities, such as trips, swimming, gym, arts and crafts, theme days and more!


  • LaGuardia’s Early Childhood Learning Center Featured on CUNY-TV


    LaGuardia’s on-campus affordable childcare program, the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC), was recently featured in the CUNY-TV series, Urban U. 

    The Center was recently awarded  $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education  to expand support for student-parents.



  • Contact Us


      Room MB-09
       718-482-5295
       childcare@lagcc.cuny.edu



    Office Hours:

    Please refer to the Campus Services page for current hours.


    Program Hours
    INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAM
    12 months–2.9

    Monday–Friday
    7:50 a.m.–6 p.m.
    PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
    2.10–5 years

    Monday–Friday
    7:50 a.m.–9 p.m.

    Saturday*
    9 a.m.–3 p.m.

    *During Fall I and Spring I sessions only. Parents must bring a lunch.
    SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
    5-12 years of Age

    Monday–Friday
    3–9 p.m.

    Administrative Staff
    Sonya Evariste, MS.Ed
    Associate Director
    Room MB09
    718-482-5295
    sevariste@lagcc.cuny.edu
    Mercedes Flor, MS.Ed
    Education Director
    Room MB09
    718-482-5295
    mflor@lagcc.cuny.edu
    Marisol Abreu, MS.Ed
    Administrative Director
    Room MB09
    718-482-5295
    mcastro@lagcc.cuny.edu