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Established in 1966, accredited through N.A.E.Y.C., it is our mission to nurture and support in a safe Christian environment the children and families of the Epworth congregation and surrounding community by providing the highest quality affordable early childhood program. We embrace the philosophy that children learn best when actively involved in play and provided opportunities to explore, question, investigate, and manipulate objects and materials in their environment.

The Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy (BTCA) is dedicated to developing dancers to their fullest potential as they follow their passion. BTCA offers both daytime and evening classes in ballet, pointe, pas de duex, variations, character, contemporary, and jazz for boys and girls of all levels from preschool through pre-professional. All classes incorporate the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum. Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy also offers themed summer dance camps for children ages 3-6 and intensive summer training for dancers ages 7-17. BTCA stages two full length ballets and a student showcase each year, in addition to participating in community events and offering dance outreach programs. Our “Be an Angel” and “Be a Fairy” programs offer opportunities for dancers aged 5-8 to participate in our full length ballet productions.

We work with children with autism spectrum disorders up to the age of 13. We specialize in providing early intervention, personalized and intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Speech & OT programs. Our early intensive intervention programs (EIBI) are designed to help children learn skills across many different developmental domains in order to be happy and successful in any environment, whether that be in the home, community or the classroom. Whether your child was just recently diagnosed or has been in a traditional school setting but unable to make adequate progress, we deeply believe every child is capable of learning with the right programming in place. We are positive our dedicated and talented team can make a difference. Locations in Broad Ripple, Westfield and Avon  

Family own home license daycare with 19 years of experience, soon to be a preschool. Located in the North side of Indianapolis minutes from 465. Infants $225, 17 months & up to age 5 $200 weekly rate Monday- Friday 7-5:30pm. Call to take a tour 317-249-7217, email: [email protected]

Boone Prairie School seeks to provide an affordable quality education based on a classical foundation.  Fostering an overall sense of community among the administration, teachers, students, and parents.  we believe that it is the role of the family and the church to be the source of spiritual instruction for children, and it is the role of the school to support the instruction of the church and family, not to supplant it. The focus of Boone Prairie School is to provide students with an outstanding liberal arts education that is culturally rich in traditional American values in a Christian environment, surrounded by caring teachers and staff, without preference for one denominational set of beliefs over another.

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School seeks to prepare the next generation of leaders with the intellectual and technological competence, loving and open hearts, faith inspiration and social responsibility to bring about a more just, humane and loving world. Students from all backgrounds, faiths, and ethnicities are welcome at Brebeuf Jesuit, where all are called to discover and cultivate the fullness of their God-given talents. Each student is therefore challenged and inspired to strive for academic excellence, to engage whole-heartedly in co-curricular activities, to develop confidence in leadership abilities, and to discover God’s presence in everyday life through serving others. Contact: Colleen Cannon, Director of Admissions, Phone: 317-524-7090, Email: [email protected], brebeuf.org  

Carmel Montessori School is conveniently located at the NE corner of Meridian (US31) and Main Street in Carmel. Our directress is American Montessori Society certified with 20 years of head-teaching experience, and we are a full member school of the American Montessori Society. We offer a beautiful, peaceful, and positive Montessori learning environment. Extended days available.

Disney Around the World – For Students K-3rd Grade, June 10-14 Get your passport stamped each day as we explore music from Disney productions around the world. We will conclude with a Showcase that will include music, dance and acting from the week. Broadway Rocks – For Students 3rd-8th Grade, June 17-21 Grades 3 through 8 will embark on an epic adventure through shows that ROCKED Broadway like School of Rock, Camp Rock, Jesus Christ Superstar and more! We will conclude the week’s camp with a Showcase of the things we learned throughout the week. Madigral Dinner Theater – 7th-12th Grade, June 23-29 Come enjoy dinner complete with an amazing show as the CGFAA presents Madrigal Dinner Theatre a show that will surely entertain all audiences. Students from Grade 7 through 12 are invited to attend this week long intensive camp that will present a complete Dinner Theater experience by Saturday. Students will also present this production Saturday June 29 and then again December 5th, 12th for local senior communities and 2 additional dates to be announced at a Historical building downtown Indy. Sarge’s Diner Dinner Theater – 7th-12th Grade, July 14-21 Come enjoy dinner complete with an amazing show […]

Adventure Camp includes a backyard zip line, swimming, canoeing, fishing, horse riding, crafts, hiking, challenge course, archery and more! All outdoor action packed fun! Specialty Camp activities vary by camp. We offer Art Camp, Archaeology Camp, Maker Camp, Science Camp for Girls, Science Camp for Boys, and Photography Camp. Camps are in a unique environment, with well-trained, skilled staff. Dates: May 28 – August 2, 2019, Specialty Camps: June 3-July 26, 2019 Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM * Early drop off and late stay options are available Ages: Adventure Camp: 5-15, Specialty Camps: 8-12 Gender: Male and Female  

Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy, a program of Beech Tree House Center for Child Development, Inc., promotes the emotional, physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual development of each child. Our exceptional teaching staff is dedicated to presenting a challenging and enthusiastic learning environment that recognizes each unique learner.  With a dedication to personal excellence, all members of our school family are challenged to practice and exhibit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in daily life.  State-accredited with exemplary ratings. Preschool – Sixth Grade.  

Day Early Learning at Eastern Star Church provides high-quality preschool and pre-K for three-to-five-year-olds. Located within Eastern Star Church’s main campus on the east side of Indianapolis, the center is run by Day Early Learning with our non-faith based curriculum. All families are welcome to enroll.

Day Early Learning at Fort Harrison provides high-quality early care and education for infants to pre-K on the far east side of Indianapolis. Located in the heart of Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence, our center works with many military families, DFAS employees and families within the community.

Day Early Learning at Park 100 is located in the heart of Park 100 on the northwest side of Indianapolis. Our location is convenient for downtown commuters and easily accessible for residents of Zionsville and West Carmel. We work closely with Pike Township Schools. Our center is one of the largest Day Early Learning Centers, with 12 classrooms. We have a large gross motor area for the children to play in that comes in handy on rainy days! Our Playgrounds are located in the front part of our building, which features garden boxes where the children cultivate vegetables and flowers. This center is PATHS to Quality Level 4 and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Click here to learn more.  

Day Early Learning at Phalen Leadership Academy operates two classrooms inside the Phalen Leadership Academy charter school. The center is run by Day Early Learning with our research-based curriculum and is open to the public. Our classrooms are intentionally positioned next to the kindergarten classrooms. Students, ages 3 through 5, are able to get the experience of being in a large school environment. Instructors are able to work closely with kindergarten teachers to share learning and assessment tools and to ensure Day Early Learning pre-K graduates are best prepared for kindergarten and beyond. This center opened in summer of 2014 and is too new to be eligible for the national accreditation and highest PATHS to Quality ranking. This center is a PTQ level 3. Click here to learn more.  

Our Day Early Learning Center for Infants & Toddlers is one of our newest centers. It focuses exclusively on implementing best practices with respect to the development and care of children ages 6 weeks to 36 months, including through the implementation of a model early childhood and family support program called Early Head Start. Located just one mile west of Methodist Hospital, we are conveniently located for families working at IU Health, as well as families who work at or attend IUPUI and Ivy Tech, and families who live on the near-West side of Indianapolis. The center offers several unique features, including a practice where teachers and children stay together during the child’s whole time at the center. Lasting relationships are particularly important for a young childss development and the practice we have adopted allows strong bonds to form between children, their teachers and parents. Strong relationships facilitate a young child’s thinking, risk-taking, confidence and involvement. The center is a Paths to QUALITY Level 3 location and an Early Head Start site. Early Head Start is a model early childhood program for infants and toddlers that offers high-quality classroom teaching, strong family support and engagement and coordinated health services. Uniquely, […]

Day Early Learning Federal Building is in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. It’s our center with an urban feel (the kids can see skyscrapers from their playground) and many of the children attending have parents who work in the federal government. Because of the location, the children are able to go on walking field trips to the main library, the farmers market at City Market and the holiday parades on Pennsylvania Street. It’s also a small center, with lots of individual attention for children and a family feel. Because it’s in the Minton-Capehart Federal Building, parents and children go through security every day, including a metal detector.  

This center uses a Reggio-inspired learning environment. We tailor our curriculum around the children’s interests and developmental levels. The children learn skills in all developmental areas while engaged in project-based activities. We use a variety of documentation methods, such as cameras, tape recorders, and journals, to track children’s thoughts and ideas as they play together or work with materials.

The Day Early Learning State Government Center is one of our largest centers, and it’s scenically located on the downtown canal. When the children go outside to their playground, they enjoy seeing runners, bikers, paddleboats and the canal ducks every day. Our State location is especially convenient for state employees, but is also open to the public, and is so close to the office buildings that it appeals to many downtown commuters. This center is very culturally diverse, as families that attend are from all over the world.  

Parents Day Out (16-35 mos) and Part Day Preschool (3 yrs-PreK5) provide relaxed, secure, playful environments that nurture creativity and the exploration of God’s world. A variety of learning materials & readiness skills are woven into each unit. Oldest classrooms utilize “Handwriting Without Tears” curriculum.  Various days, 9am-2pm. Some extended days. Need longer hours? Try our All Day Classes designed for 16 mos – Pre K5 with class times 6:30am-6pm Contact: John Drake

Since 1968, First Baptist Athletics (FBA) has offered rec sports leagues to children ages 4 – 13. Our values-based approach to sports places good sportsmanship above winning. Good for beginner and intermediate level players. Offering: soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, flag football, volleyball and lacrosse. All practices and games held at 8600 N. College Ave.