What sets All 4 Kids apart from other programs? 

Come on, let us show you...

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 for all.

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 as they open up.

Teachers are Top Notch...

~ At All 4 Kids we ensure our employees are ready for anything. Our directors, administrators, teachers, and volunteers must complete:

Federal Fingerprinting  |  State Criminal Background Check  |  Health Screen

Drug Screen  |  TB Test  |  20 Hours of Annual Professional Development Trainings

CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, and AED Certification

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...

    Children of varying ages (birth to age 12) and of varying levels of development are welcomed. Children learn 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 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!

    FAQs ...

    What ages are served?
    • Infants (6 weeks to 12 months)
    • Toddlers (12-24 months)
    • 2s (24-36 months)
    • 3s (36-48 months)
    • 4s (48-66 months)
    • School-aged care - before-school, after-school, break care (based on space available)

    What are staff to child ratios?

    State of Indiana ratios are as follow: 

    • Infants -- 1:4  |  max 2:8 per classroom
    • Toddlers -- 1:5  |  max 2:10 per classroom
    • 2s -- 1:5  |  max 2:10 per classroom
    • 30-36 months -- 1:7  |  max 2:14 per classroom
    • 3s -- 1:10  |  max 2:20 per classroom
    • 4s -- 1:12  |  max 2:24 per classroom
    • Kindergarten -- 1:15  |  max 2:30 per classroom
    • 1st+ Grade -- 1:20  |  max 2:40 per classroom

    Is transportation to/from local schools available?

    Yes! Every Campus has bus transportation to and from all local schools. Additionally, the West Harrison Campus also provides transportation to Bright Elementary, Whitewater Elementary, and Crosby Elementary Schools. 

    What is the premise for this program?

    All 4 Kids is child-centered, play-based, education-focused, and nature-inspired. All 4 Kids encourages teachers to include the great outdoors in their daily lessons, engaging young children with nature and helping them find a respect for what Mother Nature offers. To that end, each classroom opens directly into its own outdoor learning/play area. Additionally, we believe 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. 

    How do parents make tuition payments?

    Payments are made through the Brightwheel App - ACH or Credit Card options. 

    Are meals served?

    Four meals are served daily -- breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack. Meals are made with limited sugar, food dyes, and artificial flavorings when possible, and all meals are prepared on-site by the Kitchen Manager. Formula is not provided for infants enrolled, but the 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?

    Yes, every campus has handicap parking and accommodations for parents, visitors, and staff to utilize during drop off, pick up, and events. 

    Do outdoor spaces exist?

    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 like what is seen at other programs. 

     

    Do children receive assessments?

    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. ASQ3 Assessments are conducted quarterly in August, November, February, and May; and ASQSE Assessments are conducted twice per year in August and February.

     

    Can parents/guardians visit their children during the day?

    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 A (Level 3 Paths to Quality) 
    • Batesville (Level 3 Paths to Quality)
    • Milan (awaiting Level 3 Paths to Quality rating visit)
    • West Harrison B (awaiting Level 3 Paths to Quality rating visit)
    • NOTE: All locations are pursuing NAEYC Accreditation and PTQ Level 4, which is Indiana's highest rating for quality programs

    Is a curriculum used?

    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, social/emotional learning, and nature 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.