About Us
GET TO KNOW WHO WE ARE
Little Scholars Child of Detroit offers an unparalleled experience for children and families. With an unwavering commitment to quality education and innovative programs we strive for excellence in child care.
Our highly trained and dedicated staff go above and beyond to create a stimulating and supportive environment for every child.
We take pride in family friendly facility designed to provide a safe and enriching space for children to explore and discover. Our thoughtfully crafted programs are backed by the latest educational research, incorporating a blend of play-based learning, hands-on activities, and cutting-edge resources to foster holistic development.
We also provide transportation and after-school care for elementary and middle school aged children that attend schools near any of our locations. We believe that children gain valuable life skills through the arts that also encourage academic success
Our Mission
The mission of Little Scholars of Detroit is to create a foundation of learning through creative self- expression. We provide care for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 13 years of age. We offer enrollment opportunities to meet the needs of each family.
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Our Goals
Our goal is to provide high-quality child-development education. We believe hands-on and individualized learning is essential to the child’s personal and mental development. Little Scholars believe that children who are given the appropriate tools in the most stimulating environment will increase academic performance while learning problem solving, cooperation, self-discipline, moral character, and healthy self-esteem.
Our History
Established in 2000, Little Scholars is a non- profit childcare center licensed by the State of Michigan. The integration of arts and education makes Little Scholars unique and benefits the child as we recognize & cultivate their different learning styles. From humble beginnings Little Scholars has continued to grow and currently serves approximately 300 children.
Benefits
Little Scholars is committed to the families we serve, recognizing parents, teachers and the community must work together to provide a dynamic environment to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Enrollment at Little Scholars offers the following benefits:
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Social, emotional, and cultural intelligence
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Creative and critical thinking
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Problem solving assessment
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Ingenuity and innovative discovery
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Self-exploration and esteem building
The Curriculum
OFFERING The Creative Curriculum®
Little Scholars Child Development Center uses The Creative Curriculum® as the foundation for creating the best programs for children. This research-based, age-appropriate approach is challenging, engaging, culturally and linguistically responsive and promotes positive outcomes for children.
The curriculum empowers teachers to understand not only the what and how to teach, but why particular practices are effective. Knowing the theory behind child development helps teachers adapt to each child’s learning strengths.
The Creative Curriculum® has five fundamental principles that guide preschool program:
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Positive interactions and relationships with adults provide a critical foundation for successful learning
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Social-emotional competence is a significant factor in school success
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Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning
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The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions
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Teacher/family partnerships promote development and learning
The result of these fundamental principles is a comprehensive curriculum with a clear organizational structure and a particular focus on routines and learning experiences. Developmentally appropriate challenges foster joyful and purposeful learning while they address specific needs.
Family Communication
How we communicate?
Little Scholars is proud to offer the Procare App which is used as our communication portal for up to date information. This tool offers families peace of mind while your child is in our care. By utilizing Procare you have access to updates throughout the day on activities, lesson plans, photos & video, staff messaging, center closing dates, weekly menus, and parent letters.
