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Childtime of Kentwood
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Supporting Our Community
As always, we’re proud to support our community. It starts with a healthy, safe environment when your child is away from home. Learn how we prioritize the well-being of your children and our staff.
Plus, for elementary school students, The Prep Lab offers distance learning support, STEM projects, and more, on a flexible schedule—including a full-day option.
Welcome to Our School
Welcome to Childtime educational learning center in Kentwood, MI. We offer programs for Infants through School-Age students and our educational philosophy is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. In this philosophy, the basis of all learning is secure relationships formed between children and responsive, respectful adults. Through these relationships, children develop a capacity for trust, competence, and the independence to grow academically and socially.
Education is not a one size fits all experience. All children have different needs and abilities. They learn in their own way and at their own pace - so we have designed our School Readiness Pathway to provide educational options and choices for every age and developmental stage.
During this time, we have stepped up our health and safety practices with enhanced cleaning procedures, staff wearing masks, and keeping visitors and parents to common areas. Additionally, we will be launching WatchMeGrow, a technology where parents can live stream into their child's classroom from any device. Also, for school-age students, we have the Prep Lab, which will help support elementary students with distance learning in light what the local school districts decide to do with schedules this upcoming school year.
We pride ourselves in our schools warm and welcoming environment. We would love to have your family visit ours. Schedule a tour today!
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Learn About Electives
For an additional fee, go beyond regular classroom learning experiences with our enhanced series of fun, interactive enrichment programs exploring a variety of activities. We offer:
Soccer, Music, Yoga, Spanish, Phonics, Handwriting & Advanced Math
Tech + Tinker™
21st Century Learning Experiences
Our School-Age classroom is a perfect setting for productive, engaging mornings and afternoons, where children become thinkers, makers, and doers. Some enhancements in this classroom include:
- iPads with keyboards and educational apps
- Robots for coding challenges
- Grow Fit-friendly video games that encourage collaboration and movement
Open a window to your child's day.
WatchMeGrow: Free live streaming video to your computer or mobile device.
Meet Our Staff
Kristen Leep, Director
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health Science with an Emphasis on Speech-Language Pathology, Early Childhood Development Credits
Certifications: Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid
I fell in love with the younger age groups early on in my career. I became very passionate about early education and the impact it has on our children’s educational pathway. I strive to work with parents and teachers to give the children the opportunities they need to grow and learn in a positive environment.
Meet Our Staff
Chess VanWyk, School Education Manager
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid
I focus on our school's curriculum and how it's implemented in the classrooms. I have over eight years of experience in early childhood education and strive to make sure that every child in our care receives the best educational opportunities available.
Visit Us Today
Find your neighborhood school and schedule a tour today. We can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at Childtime.
