You see, at Growing Kids Learning Center preschool, children get to learn how to make choices. With all of the activities we have, your child will be encouraged to find one that interests them and participate. Through participation in activities, the children also learn how to interact and play well with others. Our teachers watch for children who find it difficult to enter into play with other children and are trained on offering suggestions to your child on ways to join the group.

We also help your child with their language and cognitive skill development. We nurture your child’s language skills in a language-rich environment because the preschool age is a key time his or her’s life where their vocabulary grows from roughly 900 words to 2500 words. Because their brains are growing and taking in all of this information, their sentences become longer and more complex. Our teachers are trained to engage the children in conversation, where they are asked thought-provoking questions, introduced to new vocabulary terms, and pushed to expand their language skills.

Call us today or stop by one of our 5 convenient locations. No appointment is necessary and we’d love to meet you and your little one!

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1. But you’re saying, “they’re so young!” Our preschool is set up to build a strong foundation for your child academically that helps your child excel in kindergarten and elementary school. Because kindergarten is becoming more academically focused, it’s important to set your child up for success as early as possible.

2. It isn’t only about academic success. Preschool also promotes social and emotional development. Young children develop their emotional and social skills in real time, meaning that 3 and 4 year olds learn through their experiences and through good teachers. Moreover, when children at this age are able to spend quality time away from their parents, it allows them the skills to build trusting relationships/friendships.

3. A structured environment helps children make friends and teaches them how to play well with others. You may not think that preschool is very structured, but our programs are designed to be just that.

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1. Parents love us. We wouldn’t say it if it weren’t true. We have a parent satisfaction rate of 95 percent, and much of this comes from not only the incredible programs we offer, but the educational and enriching opportunities that await at every turn.

2. Our environment promotes learning and growth. At every age, there is an age-appropriate classroom, curriculum, and environment that’s designed with your child in mind. We don’t only expect each child at Growing Kids Learning Centers to grow, but to thrive.

3. We’re flexible! Many of our centers open as early as 5:30 a.m., and stay open until 11:30 p.m. We understand how tough it can be to find flexible daycare that meets your family’s schedule, which is why we make it a priority to provide you and your child with the support you need. Plus, we’re open on most days that schools are closed — we only close for six scheduled holidays a year!

4. We’re conveniently located. With eight different locations across northwestern Indiana, it’s never been easier for you to find a daycare center with exceptional coverage and care. Schedule a visit with any one of our childcare centers, we’d love to meet with you!

5. We have tons of unique programs. Growing Kids Learning Centers doesn’t only provide unparalleled daycare for your child, we provide care at all ages, and in all shapes and forms. From infant to toddler care, from preschool to kindergarten and after-school care, there’s an enriching program for every child to enjoy and every family to love.

Children are curious about everything and eager to learn. We offer several programs depending on age and interests. We believe that the earlier you start your child down the right educational path, the better. We’ve developed a highly sought-after program called The Creative Curriculum For Early Childhood. This program offers stimulating, age-appropriate education for students starting as early as six weeks all the way up to after-school age and camps.  You can read more about each individual age-appropriate learning program here.

Whether you want your child’s daycare to be closer to work or it’s more convenient to be closer to home, we are trying to make it as easy as possible for you to pick up and drop off your child. Call us today or stop by for a visit! No appointment necessary.

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When you’re trying to find the right daycare, there are a number of things to consider and questions to ask. Even if you don’t go with our childcare center, we want to help all parents in Northern Indiana make informed decisions for their young ones. Take a look at some of the things to keep in mind when looking for a daycare, and remember — the best daycare centers will happily answer all of your questions. Feel free to call Growing Kids Learning Centers to see if we would be a great fit for your family.

1. Identify Priorities. The most important thing to consider when looking for a daycare is what your priorities are. What do you want out of the daycare? What do you want your child to get out of daycare? Should it be closer to your work or would it be more convenient for you if it were closer to your home? What about other children? Do you want your child around a lot of other kids? If not, you may want to consider a home daycare.

2. Do Some Research! Ask co-workers, friends, and family members for recommendations. More likely than not you will hear more about which daycares to avoid – this gives you a good foundation and helps you begin to narrow down your options. Aside from personal recommendations, go online, too. Visit The National Association For The Education Of Young Children and read up on their guidelines for accreditation. Finding a stamp of approval from the NAEYC on a daycare center is icing on the cake, but you shouldn’t let that be your main deciding factor.

3. Visit & Interview. You can ask some questions over the phone, but you should visit and tour each contending daycare in person and sit down with the director. Ask daycare center directors and home daycare providers about their hours, fees, vacation schedules, their philosophies on discipline and other issues you consider important.

4. Check References. If your friends are raving about a specific daycare, ask them to elaborate. Ask for specifics. Also, ask the contending daycare centers for a list of references and contact them. Nothing is more convincing than hearing another parent’s personal experience with a center or provider.

5. Test It On Your Kid! Schedule a second visit if everything else checks out and take your child with you. Observe how they interact with the staff and if he or she seems comfortable in the environment.

Choosing a daycare is a very personal decision. Growing Kids Learning Center is here to help make that decision easier. We know that we can provide the compassionate care your child deserves, in an environment that’s designed to help them thrive. However, we want you to place your child in a daycare that both you, as a parent, and your child love — that’s our first priority, even if it’s not us that you choose for your daycare provider. Please contact us today or stop by one of our locations (no appointment necessary).

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