Child Care Programs

The Ohio State University has a long history of valuing and excelling at early childhood education through three different child development programs. These programs support, nurture and enhance all areas of children’s development and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive learning environment.

Ohio State Child Care Program

The Ohio State University Child Care Program, a department of the Office of Human Resources, provides quality developmentally appropriate early education for children 6 weeks through Kindergarten that allows families in the university community to participate in and fulfill their responsibilities to the university. Support for academic units is provided by offering opportunities for study and research by students and faculty. The Child Care Program is licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Nisonger Center

The Nisonger Early Childhood Education Center provides quality child care to children with and without disabilities in an inclusive classroom environment. Nisonger is licensed by the Ohio Department of Education and offers a full-day child care center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. All classrooms are led by degreed teachers, with additional supports provided by an interdisciplinary team of professionals. Nisonger also provides early intervention and special education services for children with an identified disability.

Schoenbaum Family Center

The A. Sophie Rogers School for Early Learning at the Schoenbaum Family Center offers an immersive learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our highly-qualified teachers provide an effective, research-based curriculum and child care that focuses on language and literacy development, building essential social skills and love of learning and discovery. We are committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion and social justice. We also partner with the College of Education and Human Ecology and Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy to engage in research and provide a training ground for undergraduate students in the field of early education.