ELC adds three new programs, including infants and toddlers

The Early Learning Center is thrilled to announce the addition of three innovative programs tailored for the developmental stages of infants and toddlers. Our commitment to nurturing young minds and providing top-tier early education continues to grow with these latest offerings, set to launch this upcoming academic year.

To learn more about these programs and enrollment options, visit elcelkhart.com/programs.

Infant: Age 6 weeks by August 1

Our primary caregiver approach respects each child’s individuality, creating a nurturing, personalized environment.

  • Full access to the Early Learning Center and HighScope curriculum for infants and toddlers
  • 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio with a maximum number of 8 children/day
  • Room divided between nonmobile and mobile children to provide safety and freedom

Toddler 1: Age 1 by August 1

Toddlers learn with their whole bodies and with their senses while teachers encourage and acknowledge children’s choices in exploration and play. 

  • Full access to the Early Learning Center and HighScope curriculum for infants and toddlers
  • 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio with a maximum number of 10 children/day
  • Children do not need to be potty trained for entry into the program

Toddler 2: Age 2 by August 1

Toddlers learn within the context of trusting relationships while teachers support toddlers in resolving social conflicts.

  • Full access to the Early Learning Center and HighScope curriculum
  • 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio with a maximum number of 10 children/day
  • Children do not need to be potty trained for entry into the program