Academic

Care for Kids

The vision for our Early Childhood Development Center is to offer developmentally appropriate learning experiences for all children to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.


Our program is divided into four sections: Curious Wonders, Beginning Learners, Young Explorers, and Faith-based Child Care. Our aim is to deliver quality programs while providing more flexibility and opportunities for families.

Friday 5:30AM – 6PM

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5:30AM – 6PM (exception: federal and/or designated religious holidays)

  • *Holidays:

    When school closes for an extended holiday, (including but not limited to Christmas break, mid-winter break, and spring break) child care will be open. Child care includes Beginning Learners and any other students registered for wrap around care. Those enrolled in wrap around care must call in advance (at least 24 hours) for availability. Services will be provided on a first come first serve basis.  All programs are closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

  • *Inclement Weather:

    When school closes or has a two hour delay, child care will be open but on a two hour delayed schedule. The child care will be open beginning at 7:30 a.m. unless specifically noted that child care is closed. Child care includes Beginning Learners and any other students registered for wrap around care. Those enrolled in wrap around care must call (beginning at 7:30 a.m.) for availability. Services will be provided on a first come first serve basis.

⸻ PROGRAMS

Preschool & Childcare

Curious Wonders

6 Weeks - 36 Months

Our Infant & Toddler Program provides a safe, nurturing, and caring environment for children aged 6 weeks to 36 months. Through consistent routines, attentive caregivers, and close communication with families, we support each child's early development while helping them feel secure, comfortable, and valued.



The program is available Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Drop Off

    When dropping off the child to the daycare center parents are to park in the parking lot (not the drop- off loop), bring their child into the building, and sign their child in on the sign-in sheet. On the sign-in sheet write the time of drop-off am or pm and initial in the initial box. 


    Each child will be assigned a primary childcare provider for the child to have consistency, and ease of adapting to the new schedule and room. At the end of each day the childcare provider will discuss with the parent how the day was for the child.

  • Daily Report:

    At drop-off parents will fill out the top portion providing any important information needed for the day. Each child will receive a daily report at the end of the day to share information with the parents as to how their child’s day was. The report will share information about how much their child slept, how much their child ate for meals, and bathrooming. The caregiver will also share what special activities your child participated in.

  • Meals:

    Parents are responsible for providing their child with all meals. Parents will provide milk, formula, bottles, snack and solid food for meal. Babies will be given their meals following the parents’ recommendation and feeding schedule. When bringing food in for the child it should be labeled and in an appropriate storage container. An insulated lunch bag is perfect for carrying bottles and food. At drop off parents will give the care giver the food. A tag with child’s name will be attached to the bag and placed in the refrigerator.

  • Sleep accommodations:

    Parents will provide child with a crib sheet and blanket. (Must be 1 year or older to use a blanket). From 6 weeks to 12 months the infant will be placed on their back in a crib to sleep with no blanket, stuffed animal, or other items. Children 12 months - 6 years will be provided with a cot or mat for rest time. Each child is to be provided with a rest time of at least 30 minutes.

  • Diapers:

    Parent will provide diapers and wipes for their child, they will be labeled and placed in the child’s storage bin. Infants and toddlers will be changed every two hours or as needed. Parents will be notified by the caregiver when supplies need to be replenished.

  • Extra Clothes:

    Parent will provide extra clothes that can be placed in the child’s bin.

  • Pick-up:

    Pick-up will take place in the classroom. The parent will sign out on the sign-out sheet by writing time of pick-up, and initialing the sign-out sheet. The childcare provider will go over the daily report with the parent.

Beginning Learners

36 - 48 months (must be toilet trained)

This section of the program is designed for children age 36 - 48 months (must be toilet trained).


Parents have the option to follow the traditional “school schedule” or create a personalized schedule that fits their family’s needs. The program is available Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Once a child turns four, they may transition to our Young Explorers program as space allows. Uniforms are required for children in this program.

Young Explorers

4-6 Years Old

This section of the program is designed for children aged four and five years. The Young Explorers program provides a traditional school year schedule or personalized schedule. Uniforms are required for children in this program.


Young Explorers operate Monday-Thursday with the option to add Friday. The program year follows the elementary school schedule. Parents have the flexibility to choose a full day from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. or half-day from 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. There is also the option of morning care (5:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.) and after school care (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.). 

Faith-Based Child Care

5-12 years

This section of the program is designed for children age five through twelve years. There are two components: the school year before and after school and summer care.


The school year offers the option of morning care (5:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.) and after school care (3 p.m. -6 p.m.).


Summer care is open when school is not in session. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (exception: federal and/or designated religious holidays).


Uniforms are not required for faith-based child care. Children may wear everyday play clothes that follow the uniform holiday guidelines in the family handbook.

⸻ PROGRAMS

K-8th Grade

Accreditation

Immaculate Conception School is accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.Our preschool and childcare is fully licensed through the State of Michigan.

Curriculum

Kindergarten through eighth grade utilizes the Diocesan curriculum for all five content areas (theology, mathematics, social studies, English language arts, and science). The curriculum is developed using Understanding by Design (UbD). UbD is a nationally recognized, highly regarded protocol for planning and unit design. The primary goal of UbD is student understanding: the ability to make meaning of “big ideas” and transfer their learning. Assessment of student progress is done using teacher observation and a triangulation of data, including standardized testing, DIBELS, and unit tests. Early Elementary students also utilize Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as an extension of theology. 


Although developmental in nature, our preschool follows the State of Michigan Early learning Expectations for 3 and 4 year olds. The preschool religion program, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, is presented to each preschool classroom once weekly.

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