Union Pier, MI

As part of the New Buffalo Area Schools district, Little Bees Preschool offers a comprehensive early childhood education program with certified teachers and a structured curriculum focused on kindergarten readiness. The program emphasizes social-emotional development, literacy foundations, and hands-on learning activities. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms, secure entry systems, and access to elementary school resources. The center stands out for its highly qualified teaching staff with early childhood certifications and strong parent-teacher communication systems.

Discovery Kids Learning Center provides a play-based educational approach with structured curriculum elements for all age groups. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, age-separated classrooms, and outdoor play areas. Their curriculum includes STEM activities, literacy development, and creative arts. Staff maintain low teacher-to-child ratios and participate in ongoing professional development. The center is noted for its nutritious meal program and flexible scheduling options to accommodate working families in the Union Pier area.

Operated by Lake Michigan College, this NAEYC-accredited facility offers high-quality early childhood education with college-level resources and highly qualified teaching staff. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, language development, and social skills. Features include state-of-the-art security systems, natural outdoor learning environments, and observation rooms for parent involvement. The center stands out for its staff qualifications (many with bachelor's or master's degrees in early childhood education) and research-based teaching practices that serve families throughout the Harbor Country region including Union Pier.