The Lewis Family Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) provides childcare for children from birth to kindergarten entry. The ECEC is open to Ozarks Tech students, employees and the community.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The ECEC is located on the Springfield campus and features five classrooms. Each classroom provides developmentally appropriate activities that encourage and stimulate the cognitive, creative, emotional, social and physical development of each child. The center is licensed through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Childhood and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Study Nursery
An additional child care site for children from birth to 35 months is available through the Study Nursery, located at 2343 W. Olive St. The Study Nursery serves:
- Study students
- Springfield Public Schools students
- Ozarks Tech students
- Ozarks Tech and Springfield Public Schools employees
- The local community

Ready to Enroll?
Complete form to submit your information to the ECEC. You will be added to our current waitlist and receive more information about enrolling your child.
Payments and Billing
Payments may be made online by credit or debit card. Cash only payments may made at the Student Services Counter located in Information Commons West (ICW) 109 on the Springfield Campus. Payments are not accepted at the ECEC.
The ECEC and Study Nursery accepts child care subsidy through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Childhood.
Tuition Rates
View current tuition rates for the ECEC.
Pioneers & Study Nursery Classrooms
(Children ages birth to 2)
- 5 days a week – $175.00
Explorers Classroom
(Children aged 2)
- 5 days a week – $150.00
Adventurers, Navigators & Investigators Classrooms
(Children age 3 to 5)
- 5 days a week – $125.00
To be eligible for student rates a minimum of 6 credit hour per semester is required. Proof of Ozarks Tech student status must be submitted with registration each semester.
Proof of Ozarks Tech employee status must be submitted with registration each semester.
Pioneers & Study Nursery Classrooms
(Children ages birth to 2)
- 5 days a week – $252.00
Explorers Classroom
(Children aged 2)
- 5 days a week – $200.00
Adventurers, Navigators & Investigators Classrooms
(Children age 3 to 5)
- 5 days a week – $168.00
Pioneers & Study Nursery Classrooms
(Children ages birth to 2)
- 5 days a week – $315.00
Explorers Classroom
(Children aged 2)
- 5 days a week – $250.00
Adventurers, Navigators & Investigators Classrooms
(Children age 3 to 5)
- 5 days a week – $210.00
Meet Our Team
Staff

Dr. Faith Swickard
STUDY NURSERY SITE COORDINATOR

Micah Fisher
COOK – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Hadleigh Callahan
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
Teaching Staff

Alisa Wivel
LEAD TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Michele Nall
LEAD TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Sally Drennan
LEAD TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Hillary Walker
LEAD TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Chelsey Wright
LEAD TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Carmela Berry
ASSISTANT TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Kristy Barstead
ASSISTANT TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Nicole Johnson
ASSISTANT TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Amber Boone
ASSISTANT TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Hannah Eldridge
ASSISTANT TEACHER – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Tessa Stuart
CLASSROOM AIDE – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Kelsey Branch
CLASSROOM AIDE – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
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