Growing Kids Chesterton

I would like to give a huge thank you and shout out to Ms. Chaney and Ms. Kennedy for making growing kids feel like home!! If you are looking for a school for your kids that’s a loving and learning environment look no further than a Growing Kids in Chesterton! The assistant director Megan and director Shannon know every child by name and make
them feel so welcome and engage with the children and the parents as well!

As a first-time mother, finding a child care facility that I was comfortable leaving my child with was a huge challenge. You hear of so many horror stories. Not being in control of their every move from infant to pre-k is a huge stressor.
From the moment my daughter was born, I began asking my doctors and pediatricians for their recommendations on where to go. In my opinion, personal experiences and referrals are the best.
The moment we stepped into the Chesterton location, my spouse and I instantly felt welcomed and comfortable. Children playing, no signs of fear. Miss Shelena did our initial tour and did it very well. Explained everything we needed to know, answered questions, and, as a first timer, made the entire experience a positive one.
Our daughter started in their infant room and has been there for 3 years now.
Each transition from classroom to...

It has been so amazing since my son has been coming to growing kids for the last 3 years. Ms. Kim being his first teacher. The structure she put in her class and love for teach absolutely great. My son speech wasnt so great at first. But over the years he been here it absolutely progressed. Ms Mia being his second teacher is one of the best. Simply the love she spreads for each of the kids is very inspiring. My son loves her so dearly. Now hes in Ms Kennedys and Ms Chaneys class room. The structure they have. Very helpful for me as a single mother. They get me and understand me. More like a grandmother and auntie to my son. They help with every aspect. Each and every single teacher my son has had gets and understand these children. Idk what I would be doing if my son never gotten enrolled into here. Shout out to Ms Megan and Shannon also. The rest of the staff. The cook is so great...

My daughter transitioned the infant room at another daycare to the toddler room at Growing Kids when she was a year old. We were so nervous about this transition because she was in "stranger danger" development mode and was very scared with anyone who wasn't mom and dad. But her teachers (Ms. Jazmine and Ms. Mandy) made Emma feel so comfortable. We were able to bring in some comfort items for the first week to keep her feeling at home. By the second week, we got a call that she had fallen asleep in the arms of Ms. Jazmine. Our experience with Growing Kids has been nothing but amazing. Ms. Shannon is a fantastic director and very open with parents. Ms. Megan and Ms. Kayla at the front are always so welcoming and say hello and goodbye each time we come in, and truly seem to know every enrolled child. The building is always clean and well taken care of, which I really...

I started my then 1 and a half year old at Growing Kids Chesterton and she’s been there ever since. She’s four years old and I feel like due to their curriculum she is ahead of the game for her age. She shows an interest in reading, tracing, can write her name and has a great love of learning. She especially loves the science experiments they do in class. She often says things her teachers do to encourage this. Ms Mia, Ms Kim, “Mama Sue”, and now Ms Kayla and Ms Maria of her “big kid class” as she likes to call it. I have seen personalized care and a lot of one on one time given to Avery to assist her in learning that we would not get in another setting. She has been through a lot personally this year and when I made the staff aware of some big changes in her life I felt like they gave her grace and a lot of extra love. Also, a safe place to talk about those changes as they developed....

The enthusiasm of the staff members were clearly displayed through participation at the one day learning conference. The WHY we are in business and the blessings, as we serve over 2000 children and their families in Northern Indiana. I loved the learning materials folders displaying the company values. Michael Garatoni's, President of Growing Kids, presentation helped emphasis those values the core of its business. As well as recognizing the impact we all play a part of in life. May all children everywhere only worry about who sits in the middle seat.

I am happy to share our experience with you from Growing Kids Chesterton. We have attended for a year or more. My kids have attended daycare, after school care and summer camp here. We are definitely happy with the services and curriculum. Summer camp is very exciting for the kids because they do a lot of outdoor activities and field trips. My daughter’s daycare teacher teaches kids a little Spanish. May not seem like a lot, but some variability in their routine is positive and keeps my daughter interested. Overall, the staff are phenomenal. My kids will attend camp here and after school care until they age out. Also, the kids and I love all of the activities and events that Growing Kids Chesterton host. Overall, we have had a blast and look forward to both kids being in after school care.

Some other benefits :
1. No ipads or tech unless it involves homework.
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