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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the center look like?

Small Blessings educators have taken a very different interior décor approach. While the tendency is to create a center filled with bright colors, studies reveal those bright reds, blues and yellows can over stimulate children. Small Blessings brings the outdoors inside with an organic natural look and feel. Earth tones and neutral colors will be used throughout the center. Children’s rooms are named after trees. When you visit, look for the branch in our lobby—a symbol of growth and family.

Small Blessings sick-bay offers working parents working families a safe place and tender care for children when they unexpectedly become ill. We also have a state of the art security system.

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Do you only accept full-time enrollees?
Small Blessings has a flexible arrangement accepting full-, part- and occasional-care arrangements. Parents of occasional enrollees do not maintain a regular schedule and can call Small Blessings to request attendance up to two-weeks in advance or call the day care is needed!

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You say Small Blessings is founded on Christian principles. What does that mean to the daily operations and classroom structures?

Small Blessings Christian-based foundation means the environment is loving, kind, inclusive and safe with developmentally appropriate curriculum. The staff is inclusive to all families who are looking for this type of environment. Studies show that positive, supportive relationships, which are important during the earliest years of life, appear not only to be essential for cognitive development, but also for healthy emotional development and social attachment (Stearn, 1985; Bowlby, 1969).

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What is your teaching curriculum?

Small Blessings strives to be an organic learning environment for children. We utilize best education practices to create inspiring learning environments. Our education platform utilizes approached developed by both Reggio Emilia and Maria Montessori utilizing the following tools to accomplish our vision and mission: Parents and teachers working together to raise up tomorrow’s leaders:

  • Research based best practices and standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices inspires learning environments (by Carol Copple and Sue Bredekamp).
  • The Project Approach builds on natural curiosity, allowing children to interact, question, connect, problem-solve, communicate, reflect, and more.
  • T.E.A.C.H. Indiana scholarship program to further educate our young teachers and equip them with a four-year degree in Early Childhood.
  • Teaching Strategies’ Creative Curriculum – A comprehensive curriculum, assessment, and training resources for children birth to age 8 and early childhood educators.
  • Multi-age grouping of children for learning based on developmental levels rather than age to optimize multi-dimensional learning.
  • Parents as Teachers - A home visiting parent-teacher partnership program focused on the individual family, their child’s brain development, and additional support for the family.
  • The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning focuses on promoting social-emotional development and school readiness of young children.
  • Handwriting Without Tears supports pre-printing, printing, and cursive handwriting for all children from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade.

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How can I communicate with my child’s teacher during the day?
The center has a networked e-mail system so parents can communicate with teachers during the day without disrupting the classroom schedule or having to make a phone call from work. Parents also are free to call the center and speak with teachers directly any time during the day. Parents receive regular communication through periodic e-mail messages, monthly newsletters and parent/caregiver conferences.

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What is the registration process?
We encourage parents to visit Small Blessings before enrolling. Once you decide the child care community is a good fit for your family we have an enrollment form and upfront fee. Call to set up a tour and meeting with our team at 328-2223.

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Do you offer corporate discounts?
Corporate discounts are available. For more information or to arrange a meeting with Small Blessings owners Lee Ann Balta please call (317) 328-2223.

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