The Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC), (formerly known as Parents' Day Out) is a Wilshire ministry to the community. This licensed childcare program provides preschool children a setting for continuing their religious education while giving parents much-needed time for personal activities.

Wilshire Early Childhood Learning Center offers a comprehensive program for preschoolers who turn 3 months old by September 1 of the current school year through pre-kindergarteners. Our teachers use a structured curriculum beginning in our infant classes through our kindergarten readiness classes. This curriculum (WEE LEARN) provides age-appropriate learning activites and experiences creating a balanced program of early childhood education. Developmentally appropriate activites lay the foundation for language, reading, writing, and math skills. In addition, emphasis is placed on the exploration of God's world and the development of social skills.

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program that guides, nurtures, and teaches children at every stage of their development from infancy through pre-kindergarten. By creating developmentally appropriate learning experiences at every stage, foundations are laid for future academic success. Typically, children who complete our program are prepared socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and cognitively to move into a kindergarten setting.

This is a fee-based program that is completely self-supporting. Space is limited, and often there is a waiting list for admission. Advance enrollment is highly recommended. 

ECLC is in session Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the fall and spring. The summer schedule is Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The ECLC Director is Mary Browder,  the Curriculum Specialist is Mandy Dooley, and the Administrative Assistant is Jennifer Stover. 

For additional information, send email to eclc@wilshirebc.org or call (214) 452-3115.