Easter Project for Mommies and Daddies
Group A learning sign language
PM Kids playing one last time before bed
Easter Project for Mommies and Daddies
LEAD, EDUCATE, NURTURE & STIMULATE
LEAD
Lens Learning Center crafts future leaders with love and positivity to boost powerful decision -making abilities. We understand the importance of positive role models and we take pride in providing a learning environment rich of opportunities to help build social skills. We support and encourage healthy relationships by leading positive interactions between children, families, and staff.
EDUCATE
Lens Learning Center uses the power of making learning a fun activity while simultaneously expanding their levels of knowledge. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, learning.
NURTURE & STIMULATE
Lens Learning Center believes that children thrive in an environment which values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. By building on each child’s strengths, interests and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships.
Nita Hinton
Owner/Program Director
Nita Hinton is the owner & program director of Lens Learning Center. Nita has a bachelors degree in community services & family studies from Siena Heights University and has years of experience working with diverse populations across Calhoun and Kalamazoo County. Nita also has years of childcare experience working and volunteering throughout the community and has three young children of her own. Nita’s dream is to provide a reliable, affordable, quality childcare program for the community.
Lens Learning Center is a Licensed Child Care center; Ages birth - 14years; 24 hrs a day; Accepts DHS payment assistance; Transportation to Pennfield School District
Our Mission
At Lens Learning Center our mission is to Lead, Educate, Nurture, and Stimulate children in a fun-loving, empowering, non-traditional, safe setting.
Our Philosophy
Lens Learning Center promises to provide affordable and quality childcare essential for families to effectively “live their best lives”. Lens Learning Center promises to provide an environment full of the love, encouragement, nurture & support that will assist each child to reach their fullest potential. Our smaller group environment ensures that all children receive individualized attention and customized care to help them learn and grow.
Our Promises
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We promise to lead positive interactions between children, families, and staff to ensure a loving relationship.
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We promise to provide opportunities to educate and empower in an environment that promotes intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development.
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We promise to provide dependable caregivers and consistent routines, so children can form secure attachments to nurturing adults in a nurturing environment.
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We promise to provide an atmosphere that encourages safe and appropriate stimulation of the mind & body in a supportive setting.
Nondiscrimination
Lens Learning Center will not discriminate against any child, parent or family on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap.
4-5 Years old
(1:12 ratio)
School Age 5+
(1:18 ratio)
Full-time & Part-time Services
Full-time childcare includes up to 45 hours per week of childcare for children ages birth to 14 years old.
Part-time childcare is available for ages 2.5as well and before or after school care.
Birth to 30 Months
(1:4 Ratio)
30 months- 3 Years Old (1:8 Ratio)
3-4 Years Old
(1:10 Ratio)
Drop in Services
Drop in childcare will be provided on a first come first serve basis, if there is availability in an age appropriate classroom. The tuition for drop in care depends on the childs age. Please see age categories above. There is a 2-hour minimum requirement. Drop in care fees must be paid the day service is provided at drop off and all required enrollment forms must be completed.
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