Early Childhood Development Center

A unique experience for young children and College of Charleston Students.

Serving as an academic unit within the School of Education, the N. E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center, or ECDC as it is commonly known, has been serving children ages two through kindergarten in the Charleston community since 1974. We are dedicated to working in partnership with the College of Charleston, faculty, students, and families across Charleston to ensure a quality educational experience for all children.

At ECDC, we believe the purpose of early childhood education is to help children develop a healthy self-image, a sense of responsibility and helpfulness, and learn problem-solving and decision-making skills. When children have opportunities to develop executive function and self-regulation skills, individuals and society experience lifelong benefits.

I appreciate that the teachers at ECDC taught me to think critically at a younger age than I might have been taught at another preschool and kindergarten.
Holland Keller '23, ECDC student and College of Charleston graduate

Curiosity Creating Critical Thinking

The nationally accredited center credits its successful learning environment to highly qualified staff, a low adult-to-child ratio, and a diverse learning environment that reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the College and community.

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Bookend Your Education

Six students who graduated from ECDC together returned to the College as members of the Class of 2023.

The N.E. Miles Early Childhood Education Center is NAEYC Accredited and a Certified Nature Explore Classroom. ECDC belongs to N4C, the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers.