Early Learning Center

Now Open and Enrolling!!

FAMILIES FIRST AND SMART STEPS ACCEPTED

We are opening the center as of Monday August 14^th.

Open Monday- Friday 7:00 am – 5:45 pm

Click here to register!

Please Note: The above link will take you to enrollment software called Brightwheel. If you do not already have a Brightwheel account, you’ll need to create one by clicking the link on that page in order to continue. 

Our plan of care is three-fold…

1. Full time care—We have traditional Childcare options for ages 15 months to 6 years of age (not in kindergarten).
2. Part time care—We also have part-time childcare for ages 3-5 years
3. Drop-in care—Ages 1-4 (specifically for clients enrolled in family programming at Martha O’Bryan Center).

Education Philosophy

We understand we are developing the next generation of learners and leaders. We believe all children can learn and grow if the environment around them is healthy and safe and there is a developmentally appropriate space provided. We know through years of research that children learn best through play. Our play based, child centered program offers developmental opportunities daily in areas including physical, cognitive, social-emotional, language, literacy, and self-help. We recognize that family is the first and best teacher. We look forward to working in partnership with our families to give children in our program the strongest educational foundation we can.

• Joyful Learning

Featuring award winning and research-based Frog Street and Conscious Discipline curriculums.

• Daily Fun

Offering center time, small group learning, outdoor activities and gross motor play. 

• Expert Teachers

Our instructors are highly trained early learning professionals who provide a strong foundation in math, science, and literacy.

How do I enroll?

• Complete the registration form found here or on the link above. Please Note: This link will take you to enrollment software called Brightwheel. If you do not already have a Brightwheel account, you’ll need to create one by clicking the link on that page in order to continue. 

You will then receive an email to activate your Brightwheel account.

Once activated, you will be able to complete the enrollment forms and view the Family Handbook.

We will confirm your start date once all forms are completed.

Early Learning Director, Rhonda, and Early Learning Assistant Director, Candace, are excited to see you!

Questions and Contact Info:

Rhonda Mynhier

Early Learning Director

[email protected]

Candace Blazek

Early Learning Assistant Director

[email protected]

Early Learning Family and Community Engagement

Caregiver + child (“Two-generational”) Family preschool classes are provided weekly for families with children 19-36 months as well as 36 months and older. Each class block includes circle time, a literacy focus and related activities.

Measuring Our Impact:

• 120 children and 168 adults provided early learning and health supports (including our community baby shower) in 2022.
• 90% of the children who participated in our Early Learning supports were Kindergarten ready.
• 512 free diapers distributed in 2022.