Paving The Road

To Kindergarten

With Play-Based Exploration & Discovery

Pre-K | 4 - 5 Years | Serving Indianapolis, IN

An Ivy League Curriculum Prepares Them For School

The classical curriculum based on teachings from Ivy League schools helps your child builds skills toward the Indiana Academic Foundations for Kindergarten Readiness in literacy, science, math, social studies, gross motor development, and self-care, giving them the confidence they need for school.

Montessori- & Reggio-Inspired Classrooms Boost Independence

Using principles from Montessori- and Reggio-inspired teachings, your child’s calming classroom, designed with child-sized furniture and muted colors, encourages your child to welcome new experiences, be confident, build social-emotional skills, and enjoy learning through discovery, exploration, and play.

Mastering Relationships With Strong Social-Emotional Skills

Your pre-kindergartner uses self-regulation and calming techniques to help them stay in control of their emotions. As they learn to identify and communicate their feelings, they learn how their actions affect others, how to show empathy, and form lasting friendships with peers.

Science, Tech, Engineering & More Keep Their Skills Sharp

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities, put your child in the driver’s seat as they explore hands-on, play-based learning. While working independently or in a group, they enhance their cognitive skills, venture through new interests, and stimulate their mind for school.

Exciting Enrichment Classes Spark Your Kiddo’s Interests

Enrichment classes spark your child’s interests and uncover hidden talents. Art, music, yoga, and farm-to-table gardening (included in tuition) keeps your kiddo active and inspires imagination and creativity. Ballet and pottery are also available at a nominal fee. Special guest instructors include:

Boost Academic Performance With Outdoor Play Every Day

Did you know children have an easier time learning when they spend time outdoors? Your child takes their play-based activities outside every day as they explore nature, safely climb natural structures, run on grassy fields, and calm their mind while tending gardens.

Tasty Breakfasts, Lunches, & Snacks Included In Tuition

Your tuition includes yummy meals and snacks that are kid-friendly and super healthy. Meals include a variety of tasty, wholesome ingredients that fuel your little genius’s mind and body for action and build a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

Brightwheel™ Is Your 1-Stop Shop For Updates, Pics, & More

Enjoy complimentary access to Brightwheel™, the parent app for everything child-related. This easy-to-use app lets you communicate directly with teachers, pay your tuition, receive real-time updates and progress reports, view adorable pics and videos, and more.

The More You Participate, The Better Your Child Performs

Did you know that parent participation in schools helps children perform better? Ramp up your engagement with onsite parenting courses, fun social events like Moroccan dinners and mornings with mimosas, and expert guest speakers like education consultants, financial advisors, and more!

FAQs

What are your opening hours?

We are open Monday to Friday, 7:45 am – 5:00 pm (Infants/Toddlers) or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (3-5 Year Olds)

What are your security features?

Your child is safe and sound in the capable hands of CPR-trained staff. Security cameras keep watch over common spaces and a secure fence surrounds the yard.

What are your cleaning and health measures?

Staff members keep your child’s spaces spotless thoroughout the day, professional cleaners sanitize the facility every week and use nonirritant cleaning products.

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

I can definitely see the difference between addy's academic success and Landon's due to the preschool environment. They both are thriving but your knowledge and attunement to their needs made a difference. Both love school and wouldn't have it any other way but I can see a difference. Through my research in my PhD program, I know the importance of what an early start makes. You are incredible!!!

- Kir Bennett

Finding Cindy and CCYL is one of the luckiest things that has ever happened to our family. The atmosphere at CCYL is progressive and accepting. It would be a great place for families of all colors and beliefs. The food there is really good! It's healthy, delicious, and homemade, and it has helped us encourage our child to eat a wide variety of things. We can't say enough good things about CCYL.

- Kate and Steve

From age 15 months until he turned 5, our son was steeped in kindness and affirmation, filled with delicious, home-cooked foods, and encouraged to explore with all senses and express his thoughts and emotions appropriately. Cindy’s Center played an essential role in making our child a peacemaker and global citizen.

- Andi Anibal

This is so exciting! We are so grateful for the foundation you laid for Landon that was nurturing, supportive and loving that enticed his curiosity. Thank you for fully nurturing his cognitive develop creating such a full brain! I can't wait for vou to be able to serve more kids through your philosophies!

- Kir Bennett

I am elated that so many more children will get to experience the ECE program that you offer. You truly run an amazing program, and the children and families you serve are beyond blessed to have you!

- J.M.

Cindy had a very intentional way of speaking to and interacting with the children. The training she received through Making the Most of Childhood Interactions. As the children played and interacted with each other and with Cindy, she supported both their language and mathematical development. Cindy constantly surveys the scene for opportunities to pick up a child’s action or statement for further exploration.

- Sue Ellen