Laugh, Learn,

& Grow

With A Play-Based Academic Headstart

Preschool | 2.6 - 3 Years | Serving Indianapolis, IN

Classical Curriculum Fosters Creativity & Cognitive Skills

Prepare your preschooler for greatness with the carefully crafted classical curriculum Ivy League schools use. Teachers incorporate age-appropriate materials to guide your little one toward success by fostering creative expression, social-emotional growth, cognitive development, motor skills, and self-help and conceptual skills.

Purposeful Materials Help Establish Their Independence

Your child grows in a Montessori- and Reggio-inspired learning environment filled with opportunities for exploration and discovery. Simple toys and materials encourage hands-on learning and stimulate your child’s mind as they become more independent.

Play-Based Learning Prepares Your Little One For School

Self-led exploration and discovery combined with play-based learning using age-appropriate materials helps your child build skills toward the Indiana Academic Foundations for Kindergarten Readiness in literacy, math, science, social studies, self-care, and gross motor skills.

Navigate Big Emotions With Strong Social-Emotional Skills

Expert teachers deliver powerful strategies to help your child master their emotions. Through group activities, your little one learns to regulate their feelings independently without tantrums, how to express their feelings and respect others, and the importance of sharing and taking turns.

Yoga, Gardening, Music, & More At No Extra Cost

Your preschooler participates in fun enrichments like yoga, farm-to-table gardening, music, and art to unlock new interests and talents, heighten creativity, boost communication, and strengthen motor and social-emotional skills. Ballet and pottery are also available for a nominal fee. Special guest instructors include:

STEAM Activities Prepare Your Child For Kindergarten

Hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) diversify your little learner’s skill set while enhancing their critical thinking skills. Participating in fun, memorable projects helps them build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.

Daily Outdoor Play Stimulates Physical & Academic Growth

Your child stimulates their physical and academic growth by spending time outdoors every day exploring their natural playground. A fenced yard lined with trees and a beautiful 30ft stone courtyard with 2 massive raised garden beds offers ample opportunities for play and learning.

Healthy Meals & Snacks Included In Your Tuition

Your tuition includes yummy breakfasts, lunches, and morning and afternoon snacks that are super healthy and kid-friendly. Their menu contains nutritious ingredients that provide variety, build lifelong healthy eating habits, and keep them fueled for learning.

Never Miss A Moment With Your Parent App

Stay close to your little one throughout the day with your Brightwheel™ parent app. Get real-time updates and progress reports, direct message teachers, pay your tuition, be part of adorable moments with daily pictures and videos, and more.

Strong Family Engagement Brightens Your Child’s Future

Enhance your parenting skills with guest speakers like education consultants and financial advisors, mingle with like-minded parents during special events like tasty Moroccan dinners and mornings with mimosas, and participate in helpful parenting courses that strengthen your child’s future.

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