Derby, KS

The Learning Experience in Derby offers a comprehensive early education curriculum with proprietary programs including L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) and enrichment classes in philanthropy, yoga, and music. The center features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry, secured classrooms, and comprehensive background checks for all staff. Their phonics-based literacy program helps children develop early reading skills, while their STEM-focused activities promote critical thinking. The facility includes age-appropriate playgrounds, indoor gymnasiums, and bright, engaging classrooms designed specifically for different age groups. Teachers maintain low student-to-teacher ratios and participate in ongoing professional development.

Children's Learning Center in Derby provides a nurturing environment with a play-based learning approach that emphasizes social-emotional development and school readiness. The center features a comprehensive security system with coded entry, security cameras, and strict pick-up authorization protocols. Their curriculum includes daily literacy activities, math concepts, science exploration, and creative arts. The facility includes separate playgrounds for different age groups, large indoor play spaces for active movement, and classrooms organized into learning centers. Staff members hold early childhood education credentials and receive ongoing training in child development, safety protocols, and curriculum implementation.

Although located in nearby Wichita, Primrose School of Wichita at Goddard serves families throughout the Derby area with their nationally-recognized Balanced Learning® approach that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance. The school features secure entry systems, comprehensive safety protocols, and health screening procedures. Their curriculum emphasizes character development, literacy, mathematics, and STEAM activities through hands-on learning experiences. The facility includes dedicated music and art rooms, age-appropriate playgrounds with safety surfaces, and technology-enhanced classrooms. All lead teachers hold bachelor's degrees in early childhood education or related fields, and the school maintains some of the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in the region.