The Early Childhood Center primary mission is to provide convenient, high quality care and education for the children of University families. One of our primary goals is to help student parents complete their education at SIUE successfully. Children of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students receive highest priority on our waiting lists. SIUE staff and faculty families receive the next highest priority because of the important role they play in making it possible for SIUE students to succeed in attaining their education and career goals. Children from non-SIUE affiliated families are accepted on a limited basis.