We use Creative Curriculum®. It is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical-thinking skills. Our curriculum meets the standards set by Michigan Early Learning and National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Yes. Rest time is important for children as it promotes physical health, emotional well-being, cognitive function, healthy habits, and supports the learning process. Rest times are age appropriate and they vary as children begin prepping for kindergarten. Your child will have a cot or mat and a designated area of their classroom where they rest each day after lunch. You may supply a blanket and pillow that will stay in the classroom. Items are laundered each week (or more, as necessary).

Depending on the weather, yes! Children participate in outdoor play every day on an age appropriate playground. Outdoor play is always supervised to ensure that children are safe and that their play is appropriate and inclusive. Outdoor play promotes creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, which are all essential for a child’s overall development. It provides children with opportunities to engage in physical activity, explore their environment, develop their motor skills, and socialize with their peers. During winter months, we encourage you to leave winter gear (hat, gloves/mittens, snowsuit, boots) at the center. Please make sure everything is labeled.

Of course. Please visit our Nutrition page to learn more. All of our menus are posted weekly on our News/Blog section.

We offer Preschool & GSRP Pre-K at all our locations.

We will be utilizing TS Gold Assessments. During the school year we have two “Early Learning Check-Ins” (similar to a parent teacher conference). Families will receive a progress report outlining their child’s strengths and next steps. Teachers are always available to meet with families on an as-needed basis.

We do offer summer care for our school age friends! Check out more here.

Our child care centers open at 6 AM or 6 AM (depending on location) and operate until 6 PM. We offer full-day preschool for three-year-old children, where they follow a structured daily routine. Lead Teachers, typically in the classroom from 7 AM to 3 PM, provide curriculum-based instruction.

We meet children and parents where they are at. We understand children are in different stages of development and our team is here to support. We understand accidents happen, and we are prepared.

The teachers and assistants meet the requirements set by the State of Michigan. For GSRP, Lead Teachers should have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Associates should have a CDA or Associates Degree. For 3 year old Preschool, all Lead Teachers at a minimum have or are actively working towards their Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Many have furthered their education and hold degrees as well!

In addition to these requirements, there are MiRegistry courses required regarding education and health requirements for people working with small children. Each team member also undergoes an extensive background check, CPR and first aid certification.

At grō childcare academy, we strive to provide our team members with continued education in the area of Early Childhood Education.

Tuition is accepted in form of self pay or State/DHHS. It is collected directly from the state or parents are billed weekly on an app called Procare Tuition Express.

We have additional information and policies listed on the Resources section of our website. If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@grochildcare.com. If you have questions about enrollment, please e-mail enroll@grochildcare.com.