Our educational child care facilities are located in Perry Township. They are located in residential settings to provide a more intimate setting for your child. We provide a structured, safe, educational setting with lots of tender loving care at all locations! Our child care providers are CPR and first aide certified, have passed drug tests, TB tests and background checks and are highly qualified to work with children in this age group! We have one location designed just for infants and toddlers. At another location we provide a fabulous full-day, year-round preschool program. We also have a special program designed just for parents who only need care on days that Perry Township Schools are open (ideal for teachers and school employees)! Call Laura to set up an interview (317) 753-1661.
Our Educational Philosophy We provide a nurturing, loving, educational environment in a residential setting. We maintain a positive atmosphere while engaging students in a variety of age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate learning. We strive to instill Christian morals and values as we show students how to interact appropriately in a small group setting with other children and adults.     Discipline We practice positive redirection as a way to teach students to use appropriate behaviors. We will redirect your child toward practicing a more appropriate behavior. When this does not work a child may be asked to sit in “time-out” for a short period of time (one minute per year in age).  This will give the child time to think about his/her actions and will also remove him/her from the situation.   In extreme cases where these discipline strategies do not work, we will set up a private meeting with the parent to discuss alternative solutions. Under no circumstance will we ridicule, embarrass or use any type of physical punishment with a child. In the extreme case that behaviors threaten the safety the safety of other children, we reserve the right to cancel the child’s enrollment.      Items Parents Should Provide Infants: Parents should supply diapers, bottles, bibs, two extra outfits, and formula (or breast milk). One case of Pampers Sensitive wipes is requested from every child still in diapers on the first day of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November). If we need more, we will supply them.   Children Ages Two and Up: At age two, children will begin to sleep on a cot for nap time. Parents should supply a blanket (and/or a special toy) for nap time. One extra outfit is also requested to be left at the center at all times in case of an accident (at least two outfits for children who are potty training). For children who are not yet potty trained, please send diapers as needed and one case of Pampers Sensitive wipes every other month.    Dress Code Children should wear comfortable clothes and should be fully dressed when they arrive. Children may bring or leave slippers to wear inside the house. We do have a period of outside play daily (weather permitting) so please send appropriate outerware.     Potty Training To make it through this tough phase in development, we believe teamwork is very important! We will make every effort to support what you are doing at home. However, we will not punish a child for having an “accident” even if that is part of your system at home. Most children begin potty training around two to three years of age but each child is different. When you and your child feel the time is right, please just let us know. Please send at least two extra outfits (socks too), and pull-ups just in case we need them. We will put a pull-up on at nap time until you tell us your child has slept through the night without an accident.     Sickness If a child becomes ill in our care we will call to notify parents. If a child is vomiting, has an unidentified rash or running a fever, they must be picked up as soon as possible and must remain fever free for 24 hours before returning. Please note that absence due to illness does not exempt payment for that period of time.     Food A nutritious, well-balanced breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack will be provided daily. Breakfast ends promptly at 9 a.m. If you plan to arrive past 8:50 a.m. please make sure your child has already eaten breakfast. A well balanced breakfast and lunch will be served but we will never force a child to eat anything.  Dietary concerns? Please let us know.     Enrollment Requirements 1) Completed Registration Form 2) Completed Emergency Information Form 3) Health Record including immunization records (must be on file within 30 days of admission). 4) Certification of a Physical Exam given by a physician within 3 months prior to admission (must be completed and on file within 30 days of admission). A new physical is required every year. 5) Copy of Birth Certificate 6) Signed statement confirming acknowledgement and agreement of policies in parent handbook.     Rates Infants six weeks – fifteen months: $160/week Children fifteen months and older: $145/week Part Time (based on availability): $35/day (any age) Before OR After School Care (based on availability): $40/week Before AND After School Care (based on availability): $60/week     Special Program for School Employees For this special program families only pay for the days Perry Township Schools are open. Preschoolers are $30/day and infants (under 15 months) are $35/day. Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    Vacation & Holidays We will close for one week vacation per year (with pay) and will give notice at least one month in advance. We will be closed (with pay) for the following holidays: New Year's Eve (close at 4:00 p.m.), New Year’s Day,  Memorial Day, 4th of July (or the Friday before or Monday after if it falls on a weekend), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (closed Monday if Christmas is on a Sunday). *Note: The information in this section does not apply to the School Employee Program.   Payment Policy A deposit equal to the amount charged for one week is required up front. This credit will stay in your account and is fully refundable when proper notice (2-weeks) is given for discontinuance in the program. Payment is due on Monday morning of each week.  A late fee of $10 will be charged for each day payment is late. If payment is one week late, children will not be admitted until the balance is paid. A $30 fee will be charged for any returned check.  If two bad checks are received within one year, payment by cash or money order will be required.   Picking Up Children Parents who arrive past the pick up time will be charged $20 (anytime within the first fifteen minutes). After that 15-minutes an additional $1/minute will be charged. This will be strictly enforced as the teachers are scheduled to be finished at closing time. Please be considerate and call if you will be late. We understand that emergencies happen but please keep in mind that our teachers have families and other commitments too.  Have a back-up plan! :)
Laura with her daughters