What sets ALL 4 KIDS apart from other programs? 

 

Let us show you...

 

"Why be bland when you can be outstanding?" ~Dr. Michelle

Families are First!

~ At ALL 4 KIDS we design our buildings, grounds, and policies with FAMILIES in mind. We respect working families, and we ensure every aspect of our program is a unique and positive experience.

 

Flexible Scheduling!

~At ALL 4 KIDS we encourage families to enroll children based on their needs. Need 2 days per week? OK. Need 4 days per week? OK. Need 5 days per week? OK. We do not require a minimum number of days for enrollment. If space is available for your desired days, we welcome you to enroll. If space is not available for your desired days, we invite you to enroll on the days available and go on the waitlist for the additional days to open up.

 

Teachers are Top Notch! 

~ At ALL 4 KIDS we take pride in our employee onboarding, and it shows. Our directors, administrators, teachers, and volunteers must complete:

Federal Fingerprinting 

State Criminal Background Check

Health Screening

Drug Screening

TB Test

CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, and AED Certification

20 Hours of Annual Professional Development Trainings

and

Our employees are encouraged to further their education in ECE by pursuing a CDA (or higher) with funding obtained from both the Indiana T.E.A.C.H. Grant and ALL 4 KIDS. 

 

    All Children are Welcome!

    ~ At ALL 4 KIDS we work with children at varying ages (birth to age 12) and at varying levels of development. All children arrive at the same spot at their own pace, and our teachers meet children where they are...

    If a child struggles and needs help, the teacher scaffolds the child's learning.

    If a child is bored and needs to be challenged, the teacher challenges the child.

    If a class is uninterested in a planned project, the teacher pivots and moves on to another group activity. 

    Working with young children means that teachers remain flexible, understanding, and patient. Many times plans change, and that's ok.....the learning and growing continues!

     

    FAQ's 

    • What ages are served at ALL 4 KIDS? 
      • Infant Program (Birth to 12 months)
      • Toddler Program (12 months to 24 months)
      • Junior Preschool or 2s Program (24 months to 36 months)
      • Preschool or 3s Program (36 months to 48 months)
      • Pre-K or 4s Program (48 months to 66 months)
      • School-aged care - before-school, after-school, break care (based on space available)

     

    • What are staff:child ratios at ALL 4 KIDS?
      • All 4 Kids follows the State of Indiana's required teacher:child ratios as follow (some of the smallest ratios in surrounding states): 
        • Infants - 1:4; max of 2:8 per classroom
        • Toddlers - 1:5; max of 2:10 per classroom
        • 2s - 1:5; max of 2:10 per classroom
        • 30-36 months - 1:7; max of 2:14 per classroom
        • 3s - 1:10; max of 2:20 per classroom
        • 4s - 1:12; max of 2:24 per classroom
        • Kindergarten - 1:15; max of 2:30 per classroom
        • 1st Grade + - 1:20; max of 2:40 per classroom

     

    • What type of center is ALL 4 KIDS?
      • ALL 4 KIDS is a child-centered, play-based, education-focused program. We believe that play is the best form of learning for children birth to age five, and we add to this natural learning with lesson plans based on themes throughout the year. Learning that occurs at each age is built upon the foundation that is set in previous classrooms, thus children are well-rounded across all disciplines and ready for Kindergarten when that time arrives. All 4 Kids also encourages teachers to include the great outdoors in their lesson planning - engaging young children with nature and helping them find a respect for what Mother Nature offers.

     

    • How do parents make tuition payments at ALL 4 KIDS?
      • Payments are made through the Brightwheel App - ACH or Credit Card options. We also accept paper checks. 

     

    • Does ALL 4 KIDS provide food for children throughout the day?
      • ALL 4 KIDS provides breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack for each child within the program that is included with your weekly fees. ALL 4 KIDS participates in the Indiana CACFP, and meals are made with limited sugar, food dyes, and artificial flavorings when possible. All meals are prepared on-site by the Kitchen Manager. 
      • ALL 4 KIDS does not provide formula for infants enrolled in our program. Our Program Director will work with parents of infants to ensure they are prepared when enrolling their little ones. 

     

    • What accommodations are made for children with special needs?
      • ALL 4 KIDS provides inclusive classrooms and does not discriminate based on the needs of any child. Every effort will be made to work with parents (and outside agencies, if needed) to ensure children grow and succeed at whatever stage he/she is while enrolled. If every attempt has been made to help a child succeed but is falling short, the Program Director will work with the family to decide if additional training is needed for the teachers, if additional resources might be needed, or if a child may need alternate care.

     

    • Is handicap parking available at ALL 4 KIDS?
      • Yes, every ALL 4 KIDS campus has handicap parking and accommodations for parents, visitors, and staff to utilize during drop off, pick up, and events. 

     

    • What kind of outdoor space does ALL 4 KIDS provide?
      • All campuses are equipped with large, beautiful, turfed, fenced outdoor play areas with open-ended play equipment. This type of play yard helps children learn to use creative thinking to determine WHAT they want to play, HOW they want to play it, WHEN they want to play it, and with WHOM they wish to play. Furthermore, every classroom has its own play yard, thus all children are able to access their own outdoor learning space as each teacher wishes and not dictated by a schedule utilized for "sharing" play yards. 

     

    • Does ALL 4 KIDS provide assessments for children?
      • Teachers at ALL 4 KIDS perform initial assessments within the first month of enrollment for all children to obtain a developmental baseline for each child. ASQ Assessments are conducted quarterly in August, November, February, and May; and ASQSE Assessments are conducted twice per year in August and February.

     

    • Can parents visit their children throughout the day at ALL 4 KIDS?
      • ALL 4 KIDS has an open door policy for parents/guardians. Parents/guardians are welcome to come in and visit, read to the class, or volunteer for parties throughout the year. 

     

    • Is ALL 4 KIDS part of a Quality Rating System?
      • Brookville (Level 3 Paths to Quality) for Buildings A, B, C
      • St. Leon (Level 3 Paths to Quality)
      • West Harrison (Level 3 Paths to Quality) 
      • Batesville (currently working toward Level 3 Paths to Quality)
      • Milan (will work toward Level 3 Paths to Quality)
      • NOTE: All locations will pursue NAEYC Accreditation and PTQ Level 4, which is Indiana's highest rating for quality programs

     

    • Does ALL 4 KIDS use a curriculum in all classrooms?
      • Yes all age groups use a theme-based curriculum in the classroom, which is centered on lesson plans that cover math, science, literature, social studies, art, large- and small-group activities, and social/emotional learning every day. Children are immersed in their learning, and ample time is given for children to work on and re-visit their projects as often as needed until they are satisfied with the result.  
      • The ALL 4 KIDS curriculum was rated 100+ by NAEYC in 2013, and it has only continued to improve year over year.