National Mine, MI

Little Learners Child Development Center offers a comprehensive early childhood education program with a play-based learning approach. The center features state-licensed teachers with degrees in early childhood education and maintains low teacher-to-child ratios for personalized attention. Their curriculum focuses on social-emotional development, literacy, and STEM activities. The facility includes secure entry systems, modern classrooms with age-appropriate learning centers, and outdoor play areas. They provide nutritious meals and snacks through their USDA-approved food program. Parents praise the center's communication through daily reports and regular parent-teacher conferences.

Marquette Montessori provides authentic Montessori education guided by AMI-trained teachers. The center features carefully prepared environments with Montessori materials that encourage independence, concentration, and natural development. Their program includes practical life skills, sensorial activities, language development, mathematics, and cultural studies. The facility maintains small class sizes with mixed-age groupings, allowing for peer learning. Safety protocols include secure building access and comprehensive staff background checks. The center is noted for its peaceful learning environment and strong community involvement, with parents highlighting the exceptional social and academic preparation children receive.

ABC 10 Preschool & Childcare Center offers a balanced curriculum that combines structured learning with creative play. The center employs experienced early childhood educators who implement the Creative Curriculum, focusing on developmental milestones across cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains. Their facility includes dedicated infant rooms, toddler learning centers, preschool classrooms, and a large outdoor playground with age-appropriate equipment. The center emphasizes safety with keypad entry systems, comprehensive staff training, and regular safety drills. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and the center's ability to prepare children for kindergarten through their literacy-rich environment and hands-on learning activities.