Columbus Early Learning Centers

Columbus Early Learning Centers CELC is a 501c3 nonprofit helping young learners develop, families succeed, & neighborhoods thrive.

At Columbus Early Learning Centers, we provide a rich curriculum and a comprehensive assessment process to monitor children's progress. Our community partnerships with BalletMet, COSI, Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Ohio Arts Council bring enriching programs to our children.

Today’s storytime at Champion Ave had some very impressive little gardeners 🌱📚💚As we read about plants, our students sha...
06/17/2026

Today’s storytime at Champion Ave had some very impressive little gardeners 🌱📚💚

As we read about plants, our students shared all the things a seed needs to grow and wow, they remembered so much from working in/learning about their own school garden! 🌞💧🌱 You could really see all those hands-on gardening experiences coming to life through their answers.

Watching curiosity bloom is one of our favorite parts of the day 💚✨

It is a VERY special day at Hilltop Early Learning Center. Our graduating Pre-K students and their families are gatherin...
06/12/2026

It is a VERY special day at Hilltop Early Learning Center. Our graduating Pre-K students and their families are gathering to celebrate their transition to kindergarten! These students will enter kindergarten next year ready to read, learn math, be a good friend, regulate big emotions, and SO MUCH more thanks to the important time they spent here!

Good luck, and get ready to do great things in kindergarten and beyond!

We loved having Representative Christine Cockley hang out with us at our Hilltop Center today! 💙Thank you for spending t...
06/11/2026

We loved having Representative Christine Cockley hang out with us at our Hilltop Center today! 💙

Thank you for spending time with our team, visiting classrooms, and getting a closer look at the joy, curiosity, and learning happening every day. It means so much when community leaders take time to connect with the children, educators, and families we serve.

We’re grateful for the conversation, the interest in early childhood education, and the chance to share more about the work happening across our centers. Thanks again for stopping by, we hope to see you again soon!

A child’s future shouldn’t depend on what’s in the family budget. 💛Right now in our community, some children are growing...
06/10/2026

A child’s future shouldn’t depend on what’s in the family budget. 💛

Right now in our community, some children are growing up with fewer opportunities, not because families aren’t trying, but because resources are stretched thin.

When parents are working hard just to cover the basics, things like enrichment programs, specialized support, and consistent nutritious meals can become out of reach.

That’s where this community shows up. ✨

Through **June 15**, every gift will be **matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000** thanks to a generous donor, meaning your impact goes **2x further** for children who need support today.

Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. Together, we can help make sure finances don’t decide what’s possible.

💛 Give by June 15 and double your impact.

Columbus Early Learning Centers' first sunflower of the season understood the assignment!☀️✨Grown with sunshine, patienc...
06/09/2026

Columbus Early Learning Centers' first sunflower of the season understood the assignment!☀️✨

Grown with sunshine, patience, and approximately one million progress check-ins from our students 💛

This bloom? Iconic.

A child who needs speech therapy shouldn't have to wait. A child who loves music should have the chance to learn. A chil...
06/01/2026

A child who needs speech therapy shouldn't have to wait. A child who loves music should have the chance to learn. A child shouldn't have to wonder where their next healthy meal will come from.

At Columbus Early Learning, we're ready to provide bilingual speech therapy, enriching music programs, and nutritious meals for the children who need them most. We have the dedicated teachers. We have the community partners. What we need is your help.

💙 Now through June 15, every donation will be DOUBLED thanks to a generous matching donor—up to $1,000.

That means your gift can go twice as far in helping children build the skills, confidence, and foundation they need to succeed in school and in life.

Don't miss this opportunity to make 2X the impact for local children.

Give today. Change a child's tomorrow.

This past weekend we were joined by an amazing group of women to plant and beautify the garden spaces at our Champion Av...
06/01/2026

This past weekend we were joined by an amazing group of women to plant and beautify the garden spaces at our Champion Ave location. They were led by CELC board member, Faith Rivera. In addition to getting our garden looking amazing, they also helped us to plant a memorial tree for the late Jerri Braswell, who began her teaching journey at this center. ♥️🌳

POV: You're the most famous turtle at CELC, and everyone at the Main Street center stops by your tank for a quick hello!...
05/29/2026

POV: You're the most famous turtle at CELC, and everyone at the Main Street center stops by your tank for a quick hello!

Happy Friday from Mr. Franklin! 🐢😎

Another fantastic planting day thanks to our friends at Hilltop Education Corporation!Classroom D learned about healthy ...
05/28/2026

Another fantastic planting day thanks to our friends at Hilltop Education Corporation!

Classroom D learned about healthy vegetables, herbs, and photosynthesis thanks to a team effort between fantastic volunteers and their amazing teachers. ♥️🌿🍅

A child’s future can change with a safe classroom, a caring teacher, and an opportunity to thrive. ❤️At Columbus Early L...
05/26/2026

A child’s future can change with a safe classroom, a caring teacher, and an opportunity to thrive. ❤️

At Columbus Early Learning Centers, we’re giving children the support they need through healthy meals, developmental services, enriching learning experiences, and loving care every single day.

But we can’t do it alone.

Will you make a gift today to help more children learn, grow, and succeed?

Every dollar makes a difference. Every child deserves the chance to shine. ✨
www.columbusearlylearning.org/donate

Address

1611 Old Leonard Avenue
Columbus, OH
43219

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+16142535525

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