Whiting, IN

Bright Horizons at Franciscan Health Munster is a nationally accredited childcare center offering comprehensive early education programs. The center features a research-based curriculum focused on school readiness, with dedicated spaces for different age groups and developmental stages. Teachers hold early childhood education credentials and maintain low teacher-to-child ratios. The facility includes secure entry systems, modern classrooms, and age-appropriate outdoor play areas. What sets this center apart is its partnership with Franciscan Health, providing additional health and safety resources, and their World at Your Fingertips curriculum that emphasizes literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development through hands-on learning experiences.

The Goddard School of Hammond provides a premier early childhood education experience with F.L.EX.® (Fun Learning Experience) program that balances academic learning with creative play. The center features purpose-built classrooms, secure keypad entry systems, and comprehensive safety protocols. Certified teachers implement age-appropriate lesson plans focusing on literacy, STEM, art, and physical development. The school stands out for its technology-enhanced learning environment, regular parent communication through the proprietary mobile app, and emphasis on character development. Their play-based approach ensures children develop critical thinking skills while maintaining enthusiasm for learning.

ABC Learning Center is a locally owned and operated childcare facility serving the Northwest Indiana region for nearly two decades. The center offers a balanced curriculum that combines structured academic preparation with social development activities. Their experienced teaching staff maintains state-mandated ratios and participates in ongoing professional development. The facility features secure access control, monitored playgrounds, and nutritionally balanced meal programs. What makes ABC Learning Center distinctive is their flexible scheduling options, including drop-in care for working parents, and their strong community focus with regular family engagement events and local field trips that connect children with their Hammond and Whiting community.