Riley, KS

Little Apple Learning Center provides comprehensive early childhood education with a play-based learning approach that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic development. The center features highly qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials and maintains low teacher-to-child ratios. Their curriculum includes STEM activities, literacy development, and creative arts, with secure facilities featuring coded entry systems and comprehensive safety protocols. The center serves families throughout the Riley County area and is known for its nurturing environment and strong parent communication system.

The Sunshine House offers a nationally-recognized early learning curriculum focusing on school readiness and whole-child development. Their proprietary STEAM-based curriculum integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on learning experiences. The center features secure facilities with electronic check-in systems, live-streaming classroom cameras for parents, and nutritious meal programs. Staff members hold early childhood education degrees and participate in ongoing professional development. The center serves families throughout the Manhattan-Riley area with flexible scheduling options.

The K-State Center for Child Development operates as a model early childhood program with a research-based curriculum developed by child development experts. The center serves as a training facility for K-State students in early childhood education and human development programs. Their approach emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices, social-emotional learning, and individualized instruction. The facility features state-of-the-art learning environments, outdoor nature exploration areas, and comprehensive safety systems. Teachers hold advanced degrees in early childhood education and maintain NAEYC-aligned standards, serving university families and the broader community including Riley residents.