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Infant Care
Caterpillar Room
6 weeks to 15 months; Imagination Station on Coolspring Avenue
The Infant Care program welcomes little ones from six weeks to “first steps”. We recognize that it is often difficult for parents to return to work after the birth of their newborn. That's why our nurturing staff makes the transition as smooth as possible with:
- Implementation of the Continuity of Care model, which increases the amount of time caregivers and children spend together and therefore increases the opportunity for caregivers to develop more meaningful relationships with the children over time.
- Communicating and recording details of the child’s day
- Welcoming parents to “look in” on baby at any time
- Maintaining a comfortable area for breastfeeding moms and babies
- Providing infants with a safe, loving environment
- Balancing quiet, restful time with appropriately stimulating activities
- Providing individualized, weekly lesson plans focused on the child’s development
Toddler Care
Dandelions Room
16 months to 29 months; Imagination Station on Coolspring Avenue
As our infants advance from first steps to toddling around and climbing small structures, as they begin eating solid food confidently, as they follow a predictable routine and adhere to a “1-nap a day” schedule, they are transitioned to the Dandelion Room.
Blocks, chunky books, stacking cups, stories, climbing, painting, sensory, singing, and dancing keep these children active and learning. The warm, gentle care provided by the staff keeps the children clean, safe, stimulated and eager to learn.
Language and self-awareness blossom in a toddler's second year of life. Mobility vastly improves and the child's curiosity awakens. It compels the toddler to investigate spatial concepts as well as fine motor skills. Two-year-olds also begin to develop meaningful friendships.
Preschool Program
Aged 3-5 years
This transitional class, is a place where children continue to learn self-care, early literacy, and interpersonal skills through fun activities. Three qualified child caregivers provide opportunities for the 14 toddlers.
Children use all of their senses as they learn about the world around them. Some of the social skills fostered here include sharing, taking turns, using empathy, and expressing feelings. Children begin work on preschool skills like:
- Identifying colors and shapes
- Recognizing their first name
- Using counting games and songs to introduce children to number concepts and sequencing
- Beginning reading such as book orientation, following text, and story retelling skills
Our Locations
Imagination Station
Located in the heart of the Edgewood Neighborhood in Michigan City.
Head Start
Niemann School; Home of Head Start of LaPorte County
Head Start
Bethany Lutheran Church; Home of Head Start of LaPorte County
All Sites Are Equipped With
- Closed circuit monitoring of every room
- Secured entry system
- Radio Communication System
- One-touch emergency call buttons
- Strict adherence to licensing, health, and fire regulations
- ADA accessible and developmentally appropriate fenced-in playgrounds
- Comprehensive staff training on safety drills, emergency procedures, and active supervision.
Ready to Help?
Not every early childhood program is the same! As a non-profit that believes in nurturing the whole child, and with the help of your gift, we can continue to provide the care and expertise needed for each stage of development.