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Enrollment
now open

We cannot guarantee spots so early enrollment is the best way to ensure a spot is available for your child!

Our Programs

Before

6:00 am - 8:00 am

Every morning, we offer children breakfast and staff will assist children to the Griswold Elementary. Morning activities range from arts and crafts, STEM activities, and physical activities.

After

3:15 pm - 6:00 pm

After School programming begins as soon as we assist children from the Griswold Elementary to the center. After arriving, students will have a snack and then break out into their age rooms.

Before
& after

6:00 am - 8:00 am
& 3:15 - 6:00 pm 

This program includes before and after school care. Breakfast is provided before school and a snack after school. Staff will assist children to and from the Griswold Elementary.

Full
time

6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Full-time programs are available for infants through kindergarten. Children are provided a safe and nurturing “home away from home” with programs designed to help them grow & learn.

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At the Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of Griswold, we believe that each child is gifted with a set of individual strengths and unique talents that can flourish with encouragement in an emotionally secure, physically safe, and fun environment.

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Our Rooms

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Infants

6 weeks - 12 months (crawling)

Our infant room is designed to make each child feel safe, secure, and loved. Your little one will receive one-on-one bonding time with our trained and qualified infant room staff. They will experience interaction that will help encourage emotional and physical growth. Ratio 1:4

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Wobblers

1 (walking) - 2 years

The wobblers room is designed to encourage your child to explore, develop new skills in their own way, at their own pace, while in a safe and appropriate environment. Staff will encourage learning with hands on projects and introductory level curriculum. Ratio 1:4

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Explorers

2-3 years

The explorers room was made specifically for active little bodies with curious minds. We have designed a secure and safe environment that will be full of stimulating experiences that will  help your child gain confidence and prepare for preschool.

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Youngsters

3-4 years

Our youngsters classroom surrounds your child with positive learning opportunities.  Our staffs goal is to instill a love for learning in each child in this room.  Our curriculum taught by our qualified staff will help your child learn confidently during their preschool years.

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After School

4 years and up

Our school age classroom is designed to assist children with different needs.  Whether your child needs time to finish school work in a quiet environment or wants to unwind after a day of school with an activity in our gym, our staff will be there for support and guidance.

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Mrs. Dvorak

Welcome to the Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of Griswold. We are committed to providing quality childcare in a safe and nurturing environment. Our learning environment provides various opportunities for children of all ages and developmental levels to excel. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your child’s early years.

Give your child the best care in Griswold — schedule a tour at our center today!

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