THELEARNING CENTER
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
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You can also email Director Jen Robinson with questions.
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St. John’s
Learning Center is licensed by the State of Michigan to care for children ages
6 weeks – 12 years old. We have 4 classrooms that run year round. In the
summer, we also offer a school age program for children 6 – 12 years old.
The staff at the Learning Center provide a nurturing and caring environment
while helping the
children learn through play in a variety of activities. We strive to maintain the highest quality administration, staff, and curriculum that will encourage all aspects of a child’s development, including spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
We know that God has appointed parents as the primary instructors of their children; therefore, the staff works with the parents to offer quality learning opportunities for the children. While in our care, they are taught that they are a child of God and that His love for them is never-ending.
Please contact us for more information. (517) 266-2425 or email Jen Robinson at daycare@stjohnsadrian.org
Infant Room
Ages: 6 weeks – 18 months
Staff to Child Ratio: 1:4
Class Size: up to 12
The teachers meet the children’s
needs consistently, promptly, and lovingly; reacting to an infant’s needs this
way helps develop a sense of trust. The infant environment is structured as
well as adjusted to meet, develop, and enhance all the stages of the first year
of life. Infants have daily opportunities for development in the following
areas: large and small motor, sensory, social, discovery, and creative
activities. A daily infant record is completed and sent home each day a child
attends. This form includes information on eating, naps, diaper changes, and
activities from the day.
Toddler Room
Ages: 18 months – 2 ½
years
Staff to Child Ratio: 1:4
Class Size: up to 12
The toddlers are curious and energetic, needing interaction with warm and loving teachers to establish a nurturing and trusting relationship. The teachers help foster growing independence in daily play, learning activities, and experiences to build life skills. Toddlers have daily opportunities for development in the following areas: large and small motor, sensory, social, discovery, and creative activities. A daily toddler report is completed and sent home each day a child attends. This form includes information on eating, napping, diaper changes or toilet training, and activities from the day.
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
Early Preschool
Ages: 2 ½ years – 3 ½
years
Staff to Child Ratio: 1:8
Class Size: up to 8
The teachers help the children with the transition from the toddler program to the preschool program as they work on developing their ever-changing skills. The schedule and activities look similar to those of the preschool class, just tailored to the current developmental level of the children. The children have daily opportunities for development in the following areas: large and small motor, sensory, social, discovery, and creative activities. Daily reports are filled out upon request if parents would like to know any specifics about a child’s day (e.g. eating, napping, potty training).
Preschool
Ages: 3 ½ years – 5 years
Staff to Child Ratio: 1:10
Class Size: up to 20
Preschool children are more independent and interact freely with their peers, and
are given opportunities to foster the skills necessary for success in
kindergarten and beyond. The teachers help them learn through play, while
utilizing curriculum components and developmentally appropriate learning
stations. The children have daily opportunities for development in the following
areas: large and small motor, sensory, social, discovery, and creative
activities.
School Age
Ages: 6 years – 12 years
Staff to Child Ratio: 1:16
Class Size: up to 16
Our school age program is for children ages 6 (or has completed Young 5s/Kindergarten) - 12 years old. We provide care when local schools are closed (either for scheduled days off or for unplanned closings), as well as during the summer months. We offer the school age children a positive atmosphere while enjoying age appropriate activities indoors and outdoors. The children in our program will have a fun-filled summer while also working on maintaining their academic skills.