Growing in Faith • Learning Through Play
At Little Praisers Preschool & Child Care, we believe every child is a precious gift from God—uniquely created, deeply loved, and full of wonder. As a ministry of Praise, we provide a Christ-centered environment where children can grow in faith, discover the joy of learning, and experience the love of Jesus through caring relationships each day.
Through play, learning, prayer, and meaningful connections, our caring teachers nurture the whole child—helping children grow socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. We want each child to feel safe, known, and valued while building the confidence, character, and curiosity they need to thrive.
For families in Fort Wayne and our Praise family, Little Praisers is more than a place for children to learn and play. It is a place where little hearts are nurtured, friendships are formed, faith takes root, and children are encouraged to grow in the Lord.
We would love to welcome your family to Little Praisers!
Children flourish when they are known, loved, and nurtured with Christ-centered care. Our values shape everything we do—from the way we teach and encourage each child to the way we partner with families. With consistency, compassion, and purpose, we seek to create an environment where children feel safe and valued, grow in their faith, discover the joy of learning, and are encouraged to become all God has created them to be.
Children are encouraged to grow in faith, character, learning, and confidence through daily Christ-centered teaching.
We create a safe, loving environment where children feel supported, encouraged, and known.
We value strong, lasting relationships with both children and parents built on trust and consistency.
Our experienced staff provide a well-rounded foundation that supports both spiritual and academic growth.
From infancy through school age, we offer dependable care and programs designed to support busy families.
We believe children learn best through hands-on experiences, creativity, exploration, and purposeful play.
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.
From infants to schol-aged children, we offer developmentally appropriate programs.
NACS provides transportation to and from Little Praisers for kindergarten through 5th grade.
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.
We understand how emotional and intimidating it can be to send your child off for the first time, especially into a 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.
Building strong foundations in Christ while inspiring a lifelong love of learning, curiosity, and growth.
We provide structured and open-ended, play based experiences.
The Brightwheel app is utilized to communicate daily updates including pictures, notes, reminders, and more.
Your child’s safety is our top priority with secure entry, cameras, routine procedures, and attentive staff.
We offer breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, and mid-afternoon snack.
We offer competitive rates for child care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Little Praisers offers by-the-day part-time care. Unfortunately we are not able to offer half-day or by the hour care.
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 a 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.
Praising God in Vibrant Worship
Reaching out with Christ-centered witness
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Interceding
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Stewards of God’s gifts for building His Kingdom
Equipping the saints for works of service
