North Vernon, IN

Bright Horizons at Columbus is a highly-regarded childcare center located approximately 20 minutes from North Vernon, serving families throughout the region. The center implements the Bright Horizons World at Their Fingertips curriculum, which focuses on hands-on learning and developmentally appropriate activities. Features include highly qualified early childhood educators with ongoing professional development, low teacher-to-child ratios, secure facility access with comprehensive safety protocols, and age-appropriate learning environments. The center emphasizes STEAM education, literacy development, and social-emotional learning through play-based and project-based approaches. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided, and the facility includes both indoor and outdoor play spaces designed for different age groups.

The Goddard School of Columbus provides premium early childhood education serving families in the North Vernon area with a play-based learning approach. The F.L.EX.® (Fun Learning Experience) program balances academic preparation with social development and emotional growth. The school features state-licensed teachers with early childhood education credentials, secure keypad entry systems, and comprehensive safety procedures. Curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and creative arts with daily enrichment activities. The facility includes age-specific classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated spaces for music, art, and physical activity. Parent communication is emphasized through daily reports and regular conferences, with a strong focus on individualized attention and developmental milestone tracking.

Little Sprouts Learning Center is a locally-owned childcare facility located directly in North Vernon, serving the immediate community with comprehensive early childhood programs. The center implements a balanced curriculum that combines structured learning with creative exploration, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social skills development. Features include qualified early childhood educators, small class sizes with favorable teacher-to-child ratios, secure facility with monitored access, and developmentally appropriate learning materials. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through centers, outdoor play in safe, fenced playgrounds, and regular assessments to track developmental progress. The center provides nutritious meals and maintains strong parent partnerships through regular communication and family engagement opportunities.