NurturEd Early Learning Center provides care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old. Learn more about our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and School Age programs by visiting our Programs by Age page. Our centers are nationally accredited by NECPA and offer support services from EnhancEd to give all children the opportunity to succeed. Meals are included at no additional cost.
Our Mission:
to provide family, youth and child services in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment through a team of dedicated professionals.
Our Vision:
to be the recognized and respected leader in providing services to children and families in an educational and nurturing environment that supports the community.
Our Team:
Our centers are managed by an early education director, referred to as an Administrator, as well as an Assistant Administrator. Each classroom has a Lead Teacher who is responsible for lesson planning, curriculum, assessments, parent-teacher conferences, and creating a safe, healthy, structured and nurturing environment. Teacher Assistants in each classroom help to supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning. Classroom curriculum is overseen by the Education Coordinator who supports teachers in developing, implementing, and coordinating developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Our special needs program provides support to our classrooms through professional development and hands-on assistance from the Special Needs Program Director and licensed Clinicians. EnhancEd classrooms also have an additional staff member in the classroom, a Therapeutic Intervention Specialist (TIS).
School Age classrooms receive additional support from our EnrichEd Executive Director and staff.
All early learning centers have a Nurse and/or Nurse Consultant to monitor children’s records and update health exams, immunizations, and lead screenings. Outside support staff are scheduled for health screenings and consultations throughout the year.
NurturEd Early Learning Center is also supported by our Home Office team – EdCentral. This team provides support to each of our centers in education and curriculum, daily operations, finance, marketing, human resources, and more. This team approach for each center ensures quality care and education for the children and families in their facilities.
We have carefully selected our team, not only because of their knowledge and experience in the field of early childhood and school age education, but also because their personal educational philosophy and teaching style is compatible with our approach. Each staff member meets or exceeds the qualifications set by state laws and completes a full orientation program when they begin their career. Training and orientation are required per year and are documented in each employee’s file. Each staff member undergoes a background and criminal check that they need to pass per DHS regulation.
NurturEd recognizes that learning is a life-long process for children, as well as adults. Our teachers are offered continual opportunities throughout their employment to further their education and improve their teaching skills. We offer in-service training at each center, company wide workshops, seminars, and tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
Our Mascot:
Our mascot is Edgar the elephant. Edgar’s name is derived from our educational guarantee! Elephants are often associated with wisdom, intelligence, loyalty, and strength. These are traits that we value at NurturEd. An elephant never forgets – and at NurturEd we always remember to put our children and families first. Elephants are a symbol of teamwork, and at NurturEd we work together as a team to provide the best care and education for your child. Keep an eye out for Edgar – he even is featured in his own book about graduation, called Edgar Graduates!