Shepherd, MI

The Goddard School offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their state-of-the-art facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. Highly qualified teachers implement STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through hands-on activities. The center maintains low student-to-teacher ratios and provides daily communication with parents through a proprietary app. Their comprehensive curriculum focuses on social-emotional development, literacy, and school readiness skills.

Mt. Pleasant Discovery Preschool provides a nurturing environment with a play-based curriculum that emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive development. The center features certified early childhood educators who create individualized learning plans for each child. Their facility includes secure classrooms, age-appropriate learning centers, and safe outdoor play spaces. The program incorporates literacy development, math readiness, science exploration, and creative arts. Parents appreciate the strong communication and family involvement opportunities, including regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences. The center maintains excellent safety protocols and health standards.

The Alma College Child Development Center operates as a laboratory school providing high-quality early childhood education while serving as a training ground for Alma College education students. The center implements a research-based curriculum that combines developmentally appropriate practices with emergent curriculum approaches. Their highly qualified teaching staff includes master teachers with advanced degrees in early childhood education. The facility features observation rooms, modern classrooms, and natural outdoor learning environments. The program emphasizes inquiry-based learning, social competence, and school readiness skills while maintaining small class sizes and individualized attention for each child.