Preschools in the Indianapolis Area
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Indianapolis KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every
page of KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Starting as young as 18-months old and through kindergarten, children can participate in the ICC’s early childhood programming that’s designed to encourage imagination, discovery, and play through you guessed it — music! The ICC has 40 years of experience
in choral music and employs expert instructors specializing in early childhood music education, ensuring a nurturing and enriching environment for every child. Weekly classes, playgroups, and day programs are available, and registration is open now for spring sessions in locations across Central Indiana!
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The Oaks Academy provides a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where our Pre-K students begin their academic journey with joy and curiosity, laying the groundwork for their education through 8th grade and beyond.
Our Pre-Kindergarten curriculum is designed to develop essential social, academic, and motor skills through hands-on exploration and play. Guided by experienced teachers, children engage in a time-tested, holistic approach that fosters a love for learning from the very start. Our program builds a strong foundation for future academic success while helping children grow emotionally and socially, setting them on a path toward lifelong growth.
Visit us to discover why Pre-K at The Oaks should start your child’s educational journey!
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Edgewood Preschool Cooperative is dedicated to creating an environment where children can grow according to their individual timetables, where each child is encouraged to learn through "thoughtful interaction" with materials and with each other, and where
children build and construct knowledge as a result of this interaction. We encourage children to explore, question, and test hypotheses. We are a child-centered, success-oriented program. We are a Parent Cooperative dedicated to helping children, parents and teachers grow together.
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KidzPointe Academy is a ministry of River of Life Church, that is located in Fishers, IN and was established in 2007. We are a child care service and preschool that provides a wide range of activities that are fun and educational!
At KidzPointe Academy, we believe every child’s journey is unique and every stage of development deserves to be nurtured with care, creativity, and joy. For over a decade, we’ve provided families with a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where children grow, learn, and thrive from infancy through school age.
We are proud to be a community that celebrates each child’s unique abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. Every family is welcomed with warmth, and children are given the opportunity to thrive in an environment built on love, respect, and belonging.
At KidzPointe, we’re more than a school — we’re a family. Families trust us to provide quality care, meaningful learning experiences, and a place where children feel happy, safe, and excited to learn…
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We are excited to provide your children with the best childcare and education. Through our two locations in Indianapolis and Avon, we are able to provide quality education and care to children between the ages of 6-weeks and twelve years old. At The Weston
School-Avon, we provide reputable and trusted early childhood education and childcare to families in Avon, Indiana. Whether your child is just beginning to crawl in our infant care program, exploring and learning in our preschool program, or preparing for kindergarten in our Pre-K classroom, you can feel confident knowing they’re in excellent hands.
From first steps to first words, we’re here to support each stage of your child’s growth. Families often tell us how proud they are of the progress their children make, not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. Whether your child joins us as a baby, toddler, or preschooler, we’ll help them build confidence in their academic skills while developing a love for learning.
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Welcome to Gunther KinderCare! We are located in Westfield, IN, right off of Westfield Road (Highway 32), and we are committed to serving families here in the Indianapolis area. Health and safety have always been our top priority because knowing your child
is safe means you can feel safe, too. We build a warm, welcoming, and supportive classroom for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. Everyone belongs in our circle — we love our families and meeting new friends!
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Carmel Latin School offers a classical Christian education for JK-12th grades presented in a traditional classroom setting.
We host a welcoming environment for all students with intentionally small classrooms where students are known and valued.
We are unique. Our students engage in written texts, not technology.
Every student becomes a better student during their time at Carmel Latin School.
We invite you to come visit our classrooms and see how a Latin school education can make a difference for your child.
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GLM provides high quality education for children 6 wks to 9 yrs old, focusing on the social and academic development according to each child's needs. GLM provides a rich learning environment designed to inspire children to work to their potential, becoming
lifelong learners through a meaningful, individualized curriculum. We pride ourselves in being able to provide an authentic Montessori experience using a personalized approach with teachers trained to observe and tailor lessons to each child’s learning style and interests. The deeply committed staff strives to collaborate with the families and neighbors in the City of Greenwood and the surrounding neighborhoods to create a learning center that will benefit the whole community. During the second
plane of development, from ages 3-6, children are placed in a socially enriched community with access to academic materials and a well-organized curriculum which will support their natural desires to learn and continue to explore. The materials…
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Together as a community of learners, we promote growth in knowledge and identification with Jewish traditions. A kaleidoscope of academic and cultural experiences, our school fosters a love for and pride in Jewish heritage and values. Judaic studies
include Hebrew language immersion and Israeli culture, Biblical text in Torah and Prophets, Jewish history and Oral Law, prayers and holiday customs. Our superior General Studies curriculum, aligned with the Indiana state standards, emphasizes critical and creative thinking skills integrated into advanced reading and writing, S(cience)T(echnology)E(ngineering)M(athmatics)and fine arts. As a four star school, our instruction features rich and rigorous conceptual units and our students
consistently score in the upper tier of achievement and growth in the state mandated ISTEP assessments. Extracurricular programs include sports, music, chess, martial arts and more.
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International School of Indiana (ISI) offers an experience students won’t find anywhere else, a dynamic framework in which to understand other cultures and perspectives. ISI is the state’s only school offering all enrolled students access to certified
full-continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) programming, full language immersion for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 students, and dual language learning for students grades 6 through 12.
ISI also plays a vital role in Indiana’s increasingly global business community by supporting the recruitment of top international professional talent and promoting the value of internationalism.
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Maple Seeds Preschool Cooperative has been serving the families of Indianapolis for over 60 years. Our original home was near 56th and Meridian Street; hence our original name, Meridian Street Preschool Cooperative. In 2013 we moved to our new home, within
the First Friends Meeting at 3030 Kessler Boulevard East Drive in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our parents and teachers are passionate about continuing the legacy of MSPC and the values it has been able to impart on hundreds of children over the years.
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St. Jude Catholic School is an elementary & middle school located on the southside of Indianapolis. St. Jude Catholic School, in partnership with parents, envisions itself as a catholic institute committed to the formation of Christ-like individuals.
The curriculum at St. Jude is designed to develop student's skills and talents to their maximum potential. High academic standards in conjunction with effect teaching are central to the development of these talents. In keeping with the principles of the No Child Left Behind Act, this curriculum is designed to facilitate learning for students of all academic levels. St. Jude is honored to be a multiple recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award.
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St. Richard’s provides a timeless, challenging curriculum that embraces diversity while developing global citizens socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and intellectually through the implementation of our Five Pillars for Success: Civic
Responsibility, Classic Curriculum, Faith, Global Readiness, and Leadership. Located at 33rd and Meridian Streets, just north of downtown Indianapolis, SRES offers unique partnerships throughout the city that bring learning to life, a rigorous academic curriculum, three world languages, public speaking and leadership opportunities, a strong fine arts program and organized athletics for continued lifetime success.
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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