MVCDC Springfield: Early Head Start & Full-Day Childcare for Clark County

Miami Valley Child Development Centers (MVCDC) is proud to serve local families through the Springfield Children's Center. Conveniently located at 1450 S. Yellow Springs St., our facility provides dedicated Early Head Start and comprehensive early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and young children.

For over 60 years, MVCDC has provided free and low-cost early learning options, starting with essential support for expectant mothers. At our Yellow Springs St center, we specialize in full-day Early Head Start programs for children from six weeks to age three, giving working parents, students, and caregivers consistent, high-quality care throughout the day.

Beyond classroom learning, our team of Family Support Specialists, Home Visitors, and Coaches works directly with parents to promote financial stability, personal growth, and long-term success.

Eligibility & Payment Options (We Accept Vouchers!)

We are committed to making high-quality early education accessible to every family:

Income-Based Eligibility: Most families qualify if they earn at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Priority Enrollment: We automatically serve children experiencing homelessness, those in foster or kinship care, and children with documented disabilities.
Child Care Vouchers Accepted: We accept state child care vouchers (ODJFS Publicly Funded Child Care) to help working families afford full-day coverage.

Serving Families Across Clark County and the Miami Valley

The MVCDC Springfield Children’s Center plays an essential role within the Miami Valley Child Development Centers network, offering high-quality early learning programs to families throughout Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties. Deeply connected to the Springfield community, this center provides dependable early childhood services that support working families with reliable, structured care.

At the Springfield Children’s Center, our Early Head Start program is thoughtfully designed for infants and toddlers—from six weeks to three years old—during their most important stages of development. Children receive warm, responsive care from trained early childhood professionals who tailor learning experiences to each child’s individual needs. From language growth to motor skills, every milestone is nurtured with intention.

Families across Clark County benefit from convenient access to our Early Head Start services, ensuring that parents have trusted, high-quality care options close to home. The Springfield Children’s Center is committed to building strong developmental foundations that support each child’s healthy growth, school readiness, and long-term success.

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Springfield Locations

Home Base

MVCDC Springfield Home Base is a community organization based in Springfield, OH, offering a range of services and support to local residents.
1111 Sunset Ave Springfield, OH 45505-4213
Clark ECEC

MVCDC Clark ECEC offers Early Head Start, full day, school day, and Therapeutic Intervention Classroom hours.
1001 East John Street Springfield, OH 45505-4205
Springfield Children’s Center

MVCDC Springfield Children’s Center offers Early Head Start and full day hours.
1450 S Yellow Springs St. Springfield OH, 45506-2545
St. Joseph Center

MVCDC St. Joseph Center offers part day and school day hours.
819 Kenton Street Springfield, OH 45505-2125
Town & Country

MVCDC Town & Country offers part day and school day hours.
2430 Van Buren Ave Springfield, OH 45505-2555
Metropolis

MVCDC Metropolis offers school day hours.
102 W High Street Springfield, OH 45502

Educational Excellence at the Springfield Children's Center

At MVCDC's Springfield Children's Center, we are committed to providing premier early childhood education in a warm, nurturing environment. Our skilled early childhood educators guide every child through essential developmental milestones with care and intention.

With free, low-cost, and voucher-assisted options available, qualifying families can access enriching early childhood programs that prepare young children for kindergarten and future academic success.

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Enrollment starts here!

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Eligibility for our free Early Head Start program is primarily based on family income, which is generally required to be at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level. However, we strongly encourage all Springfield families to apply, especially those with children experiencing homelessness, those in foster care, or those with diagnosed disabilities, as they may be immediately eligible regardless of income. Our specialists will help you determine your exact eligibility.
Our full-day childcare option at the Springfield Children's Center is designed to support working families and typically offers care for up to 10 hours per day, Monday through Friday. To qualify for this flexible, extended schedule, parents generally must be working or attending school and need to apply for Publicly Funded Child Care assistance.
To streamline your application for MVCDC's Early Head Start in Clark County, please prepare documentation including your child's birth certificate, proof of income for the last 12 months (or tax forms), proof of residency (like a utility bill), and your child's immunization records. Having these ready will significantly speed up the enrollment process.
The Springfield Children's Center specifically focuses on the Early Head Start program, which serves infants and toddlers from six weeks up to age three. Children aged three to five are typically served by the Head Start program at our separate Clark ECEC location, ensuring that all age groups receive specialized, high-quality early learning tailored to their unique developmental stage.
Yes, the MVCDC Early Head Start program extends crucial support to the entire family unit, including pregnant mothers in Springfield. We offer home-based services and resources designed to assist expectant caregivers with guidance on maternal health, nutrition, and child development, ensuring the best start for both mother and baby.
Our facility is located at 1450 S. Yellow Springs St., Springfield, OH 45506. Families searching for the Yellow Springs St location or Yellow Springs children's early learning options will find us conveniently situated in south Springfield.
Yes. We proudly accept ODJFS Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) vouchers for our full-day programs, making high-quality early childhood care accessible for working families.
While Clark ECEC on East John Street offers a broad mix of school-day preschool and therapeutic classrooms, the Springfield Children's Center on Yellow Springs St. focuses specifically on full-day Early Head Start and comprehensive infant and toddler programs.