Children who are turning 5 between September 1 and December 1 are highly encouraged to enroll in Young Fives to provide the gift of time for social-emotional, fine motor, and academic experiences.

• Cost: Free
• For children turning 5 years old between September 1 and December 1. Children whose birth date falls outside this window will be considered if there is a need and availability. (Full-days, Monday through Friday)

Early Childhood Special Education program for students with disabilities, provided to students with an IEP.

• Ages: 3-5 years old.
• Eligibility requirements are based upon the student’s individual needs as determined through a developmental assessment and specified in an individualized education program. Contact Cassidy Bloom for additional information at or (269) 673-5431.

Our program is full of hands-on, stimulating, active learning experiences. Age-appropriate activities focus on important aspects of learning including physical growth, language skills, literacy, social skills, and beginning math, science, and social studies concepts​​.

Learning is open-ended and child directed, meaning all children have ample opportunity to explore and become independent thinkers and do-ers, while building a strong foundation and love of learning.

Little Tigers Preschool & Curriculum-Based Childcare is only closed six days throughout the year. Click here to learn more!

• Cost: Tuition-based
• Curriculum-based childcare: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. for children 6 weeks old to 12 years old (part- and full-time care available in addition to before- and after-school care)
• 3-year-old and 4-year-old preschool: Flexible amount of days per week dependent on your child or family’s needs.
• For additional information, click here to contact Little Tigers Learning Center or call (269) 673-9942.

The Great Start Readiness Program is a preschool program for 4-year-old children geared toward ensuring that they are socially and academically prepared to enter kindergarten. GSRP enrolls children who will be 4 years old by September 1 and may have a limited number of spaces for children 4 by December 1.

• Cost: Income-based, free for those who qualify (tuition spots may become available in September)
• Ages: 4 years old (Full-days, Monday through Thursday)
• Click here to enroll.

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• Early On: Early intervention services for birth to 3 years old.

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