Programs

Infants from six weeks to 15 months will feel comfortable in Morning Star’s safe and nurturing environment. Each child is cared for in a warm and affectionate manner individualized to their particular needs and personality.

Teachers develop close bonds with the children in their care to help establish a sense of trust and security. Morning Star’s teacher-to-child ratio is lower than the state licensing requirement, helping ensure that each child receives attentive, individualized care.

Our teachers have previous experience working with infants and participate in training and educational opportunities specific to this young age. They provide learning opportunities through repetitive games and creative activities designed to stimulate an infant’s five senses.

Your infant will feel special and know that they are loved at Morning Star.

Children from 15 months to two and a half years of age need consistent and individualized care that encourages healthy growth and secure attachments.

At Morning Star, teachers are trained to provide for your young child’s emotional and developmental needs. Our toddler program gives children opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively in an environment where they are encouraged to explore and take age-appropriate chances.

Independence is encouraged through praise and guidance. Teachers strive to show understanding and respect for each child and encourage children to use words to express their needs and feelings.

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and cheerful place where your child will thrive while having their individual needs met.

Morning Star Child Care offers a preschool program specifically designed for children from two and a half to four years old. Our curriculum is based on current research. It is teacher-directed while remaining adaptable enough to incorporate subjects that interest and excite children.

Teachers guide each child’s learning process by offering activities that encourage creative thought and expression. Imaginative play, storytelling, art, and music are woven into each day.

Children enjoy a wide variety of creative activities designed for both learning and enjoyment. Confidence increases as each new accomplishment is recognized and praised. The curriculum encompasses reading and mathematics readiness, science, and language arts.

Morning Star’s large playground is designed to promote healthy physical growth, balance, and coordination.

Your child will establish close friendships in our comfortable, home-like environment.

Older children need a place designed for learning and practicing the skills necessary for success in future formal education. Developmental Kindergarten offers a full-day or part-day program for children eligible for Kindergarten the following school year. Children must be four years old by September 1.

Children enrolled in Developmental Kindergarten develop listening, verbal, and auditory skills. They learn pre-reading and mathematics concepts, practice writing, and explore science in an environment that is developmentally appropriate, safe, and fun.

Children are formally evaluated in November. Parent-teacher conferences are held annually and are also available upon request.

Children from Kindergarten through 12 years of age need a safe place to play after school, during no-school days and holidays, and throughout the summer.

Teachers plan a wide variety of creative and enjoyable activities to keep school-age children engaged. Children benefit from small group sizes and individualized attention.

Field trips are often scheduled for no-school days. The Morning Star school bus is used to transport children safely, and transportation from school is provided by Dexter Community Schools.

Summer is especially active at Morning Star. Campers swim, play at local parks, create art and craft projects, tour museums, visit the zoo, and participate in many other activities.