Kirkman, IA

Little Learners Academy provides comprehensive early childhood education with a play-based curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional development and school readiness. The center features certified early childhood educators with an average of 8 years experience, maintaining low teacher-to-child ratios for personalized attention. Their facility includes secure entry systems, monitored playgrounds, and age-appropriate learning environments. The curriculum incorporates STEM activities, literacy development, and creative arts, with regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences. They serve the broader Shelby County area including Kirkman families.

Growing Tree Child Care Center offers a structured educational program focused on whole-child development through their proprietary "Learning Through Discovery" curriculum. The center employs state-certified teachers with specialized training in early childhood development and maintains excellent safety records with comprehensive background checks and ongoing staff training. Features include nutritional meal programs, large outdoor play areas, and technology-enhanced classrooms for school-age children. They have served families throughout Shelby County for over 15 years with flexible scheduling options for working parents.

Kiddie Korner Child Development Center provides a research-based curriculum that balances academic preparation with social development. The center features degreed lead teachers, comprehensive security systems including video monitoring, and modern facilities designed specifically for early childhood education. Their program includes foreign language exposure, music and movement classes, and structured physical education. The center maintains strong parent partnerships through daily communication logs and regular family events, serving the Kirkman community as part of their regional childcare network with transportation available for school-age children.