Preschool and Pre-K

Our Preschool Program

Early Childhood Education Pre-K Imagination Station and Head Start

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 Preschool and Pre-K Staff

Imagination Station in Michigan City

NAEYC Accredited since 2004 and PTQ Level 4

Monarchs

Monarchs

Charell Phillips

Lead Teacher
Enrolled in Bachelor's Degree Program
Sunflowers

Sunflowers

Hanna Fredenburg

Lead Teacher
Bachelor’s degree in psychology with concentration on children and adolescents | Since 2022
Acorns

Acorns

Jorge Munoz

Lead Teacher
Enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree Program

Our Imagination Station Staff is Proudly Serving Head Start Families

Head Start of LaPorte County at Niemann School In Michigan City

PTQ Level 3 since 2021

Walnut Room

Debra Davis

Lead Teacher
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education | Since 2020

Pine Room

Tiffany Jackson

Lead Teacher
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education | Since 2018

Chestnut Classroom

Ta'Bria Cowan

Lead Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education| Since 2022

Elm Classroom

Shirley Garner

Lead Teacher
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education | Since 2015

Sassafras Classroom

Angela Stewart

Lead Teacher
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education | Since 2015

Atelierista

Zulekha English

Atelierista
Associates Degree in Visual Communication & Advertising Design| Sine 2019

Head Start of LaPorte County at Bethany Lutheran Church in LaPorte, Indiana

Maple Classroom

Opening September 2024!

Willow Classroom

Elizabeth Zimmer

Lead Teacher
CDA and Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education| Since 2018

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.

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We need your support!

Together, we can reach the ultimate goal and expand the LaPorte County child’s understanding of themselves and the world in which they live.