Midland, MI

Creative Beginnings is a highly-regarded local childcare center known for its comprehensive educational approach and nurturing environment. They implement a play-based learning curriculum that incorporates STEM activities, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. The center features state-licensed teachers with early childhood education credentials, maintaining low teacher-to-child ratios for personalized attention. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated infant care areas with separate sleeping quarters. Parents consistently praise the center's communication, clean facilities, and the staff's dedication to child development. The center offers nutritious meals and snacks and maintains rigorous safety protocols including secure entry systems and regular safety drills.

Midland Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education following AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) standards. The school features specially trained Montessori teachers and carefully prepared environments with traditional Montessori materials. Their curriculum emphasizes independence, practical life skills, sensorial development, and individualized learning pace. The infant and toddler programs focus on movement, language development, and care of self, while the primary program introduces mathematics, language, cultural studies, and cosmic education. The school maintains beautiful, well-organized classrooms with natural materials and promotes peaceful, respectful community values. Parents appreciate the strong academic foundation and the development of self-motivation and responsibility in children.

The Goddard School of Midland is part of the nationally recognized Goddard Systems network, offering a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience). Their play-based curriculum incorporates literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and arts while developing social skills and confidence. The school features highly qualified teachers with degrees in early childhood education or related fields, and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios. Facilities include secure, age-appropriate playgrounds, modern classrooms with learning centers, and technology integration. The center emphasizes safety with keypad entry systems, comprehensive background checks, and regular safety training. Parents consistently praise the structured yet nurturing environment, daily communication through the Goddard app, and the school's focus on school readiness skills.