Little Praisers

PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE

a safe place for your child to learn and grow

For children ages 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten, with before and after school care and summer programs available for Kindergarten through Grade 5. We understand how difficult it can be to place your trust in someone else to care for your child. At Little Praisers, we have created a safe, loving, Christ-centered environment where children are not only cared for with compassion, but are also nurtured spiritually, emotionally, socially, and developmentally through faith-based learning using the Enduring Faith, Pocket of Preschool, and Kimochis curricula.

OUR PROGRAMS

Preschool Enrollment

From Infants to schol-aged children, we offer developmentally appropriate programs to meet your child’s age-specific needs. 

Before / After School Care

NACS provides transportation to and from Little Praisers for kindergarten through 5th grade.

Summer Programs

We offer summer experiences designed to keep children active, curious, and connected through hands-on activities, outdoor play, creative arts, water days, and themed learning adventures. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We understand how emotional and intimidating it can be to send your child off for the first time, especially into a new childcare environment. At Little Praisers, we believe every child is a gift from God and deserves to be cared for with love, patience, and compassion. That is why we have created a Christ-centered environment where families can feel supported, encouraged, and confident as their little ones learn, grow, and thrive. Below are just a few of the things you can expect from us at Little Praisers.

Foundations

Building strong foundations in Christ while inspiring a lifelong love of learning, curiosity, and growth.

Curriculum

We provide structured and open-ended, play based experiences.

Monitoring

The Brightwheel app is utilized to communicate daily updates including pictures, notes, reminders, and more.

Safety

Your child’s safety is our top priority with secure entry, cameras, routine procedures, and attentive staff.

Nutrition

We offer breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, and mid-afternoon snack.

Affordability

We offer competitive rates for child care.

CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

Lead Teachers have or are working towards a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or Degree in Early Childhood Education. Little Praisers is a CPR certified facility, and all of our staff are 1st Aid certified, complete mandatory Indiana-Licensing and Education requirements, and pass nationwide mandatory criminal background checks.

CPR Certified Facility

First Aid Certified

CPR Certified Facility

Nationwide Backgrund Checks

OUR VALUES

At Little Praisers, we believe children flourish when they are cared for with consistency, kindness, and intention. Our values guide everything we do, from the way we teach and nurture to the relationships we build with families each day.

Faith-Centered Learning

Children are encouraged to grow in faith, character, learning, and confidence through daily Christ-centered teaching.

Nurturing Care

We create a safe, loving environment where children feel supported, encouraged, and known.

Meaningful Relationships

We value strong, lasting relationships with both children and parents built on trust and cnsistency.

Education with Purpose

Our experienced staff provide a well-rounded foundation that supports both spiritual and academic growth.

Support for Families

From infancy through school age, we offer dependable care and programs designed to support busy families.

Learning through Play

We believe children learn best through hands-on experiences, creativity, exploration, and purposeful play.

PREPARE FOR THE FIRST DAY

We are so blessed to welcome your family! To help you feel prepared and at ease for your child’s first day, a few helpful resources are below. We look forward to nurturing your little one in a loving, faith-filled environment where joy, creativity, confidence, and a love of learning can grow each day.

What to Bring

Our classroom lists make it easy to prepare for your child’s first day. Download the list for your child’s age group to see the supplies, comfort items, and daily essentials we recommend bringing to Little Praisers.

DOWNLOAD BRIGHTWHEEL

At Little Praisers, we use the Brightwheel app to send you pictures, notes, incident reports, and more throughout the day. This allows you to check in at your convenience and stay updated on what’s happening with your children.

THE CURRICULUM

Our curriculum combines play-based learning, biblical instruction, and social-emotional development through trusted programs like Pocket of Preschool, Enduring Faith, and Kimochis, creating a well-rounded foundation for every child.

VISIT PRAISERS PARENTS

This portal is our go-to resource for staying connected with life at Little Praisers. Here you’ll find important documents, family resources, weekly menus, newsletters, Brightwheel information, and other tools to help support your child throughout the school year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find answers to common questions about enrollment, tuition, schedules, classroom routines, communication, and daily life at Little Praisers. We’ve gathered our most frequently requested information in one convenient place for families.

Do you have a part-time program?

Unfortunately, at this time we do not.

No. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer part-time hours for childcare.  

Little Praisers hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 

Little Praisers does not provide transportation. For school-age children, Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) buses to and from Little Praisers for before and after school care.

Tuition is billed weekly on Fridays for the following week of care and services.

Each classroom follows an age-appropriate daily routine that includes play-based learning, group activities, meals and snacks, rest time, outdoor play when weather allows, and opportunities for spiritual, developmental, social, and emotional growth.

Children go outside as weather allows. Outdoor play is an important part of the day and gives children time for movement, fresh air, and gross motor development. When weather does not allow for outside time, Praise’s sanctuary doubles as our Family Center for the children to stretch their legs!

Children may only be released to individuals listed as authorized pick-ups. Families should notify the office of any changes and make sure authorized pick-up information stays current.

We recommend contacting us as soon as you know you may need care. Availability can change quickly, especially for infant and toddler classrooms. Schedule and tour and bring your children!

No. Families are not required to be members of Praise Lutheran to enroll at Little Praisers. Praise members do receive a 10% discount with specific requirements for attendance to services.