"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it". Proverbs 22:6 KJV
The mission of our Center is to nurture children in the Christian faith so that they may know Jesus as their Savior, serve Jesus as the Lord of all Creation and share Jesus’ Word and deeds with all those lives they touch.
We are a state-licensed child care center accepting children ages 6 weeks on up!
Enroll your child today, there is limited space available!
Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Contact Chelsea Cook, Program Director
Or call 248-644-8890 for more information.
oUR cURRICULUM AND CLASSROOMS
We use a comprehensive, play-based, Christ-centered resource for Infant, Toddler and Preschool education. It helps provide a themed constructive environment and delivers age-appropriate activities and experiences for sharing the love of Jesus in everyday fun. There are Bible stories, finger play, creative activities, prayers and songs to help our little ones develop a love for the Lord and for learning.
• Provide opportunities to stimulate a child’s interest and need for exploration while discovering and creating.
• Foster independence, build self-confidence, encourage positive decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Provide spiritual guidance through daily Jesus time, prayer, Christian music, and Chapel attendance.
• Provide opportunities for growth in all areas of cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, social-emotional development, and personal relationships
baby sprouts
Our Infant team's primary focus is providing a safe, loving, nurturing environment that supports the growth and development of our babies. Consistent love, comfort encouragement and support are given daily to each child. We encourage secure attachments with primary caregivers who meet the needs of individual children, on demand. Infants are nurtured in a least-restrictive environment that emphasizes learning through play, utilizing music, movement, and constant communication.
Tiny Sprouts
The Tiny Sprouts teachers provide a dynamic, adventurous and loving environment to nurture transitional infant and young toddlers budding curiosity. In connection with the One In Christ Curriculum, the daily routine is enriched with language, music, and personalized hands on activities that address all areas of development. The daily schedule is flexible to ensure the needs of all children are met in a timely manner.
Toddlers & twos
Our enthusiastic Toddler team serve as nurturers, playmates, and educators to the terrific, talented, talkative and tenacious toddlers and twos! There is a balance of learning and play to assist older toddlers in reaching the next level of their development. Teachers encourage positive communication, emphasizing expression of emotions and social interactions, in a loving Christian atmosphere. The interactive daily routine strengthens cognitive, fine/gross motor, social/emotional, and language skills. We partner with parents to assist in fostering toddler independence through a variety of activities, including toilet training.
Preschool
Our Preschool teachers provide a comprehensive and engaging educational experience that sets the foundation for school readiness. The daily routine promotes the skills of sharing, following directions, using words effectively, helping one another, listening/comprehension, and self-regulation. Activities and lessons are designed to address the social, emotional, cognitive and physical tasks of preschool. Developmentally appropriate activities are performed in a fun, enthusiastic, Christ-centered environment. The One in Christ and Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum are used hand in hand to support each child's individual level of development.
Pre-K
Our Pre-K program is designed to prepare children for Kindergarten. Our curriculum is play-based, Christ-centered, and developmentally appropriate to meet the needs of each child. The One In Christ religion curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears curriculum is used as well as many other resources. Our daily activities include Jesus time, free play, circle time, and story time, as well as snack, lunch, and nap or rest time. We also participate in centers daily which includes practice in literacy, math, science, social studies, and fine motor skills. Our weekly activities include music, gross motor skills, a letter and number of the week, handwriting, projects, and several enrichment activities.
