Bright Future

Watch Your Child
Grow & Flourish Now

Nationally Accredited Preschool & Child Care Program Serving Indianapolis, IN

Welcome To A Vibrant Haven Filled With Rich Experiences

Your child learns and grows in the purpose-built education wing of a beautiful historic church building that’s home to a community of inspiring initiatives. Give your child the best possible start with access to amazing activities all in one place.

Community choirs and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra practice here, so there’s always music in the air.

The ceramic studio, art studio, and dance area invite children to tap into their creativity though exciting, hands-on explorations.

The on-site plant nursery connects children with nature and ecosystems.

The library inspires little readers with shelves of books stacked to the ceiling, art pieces, comfy carpet, and a chair dedicated to Pulitzer-Prize-winning poet Mari Evans.

Building Characteristics For Success With The Classical Curriculum

While personality is innate, character can be built with love, care, and guidance. A carefully crafted program gives your child the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond and develops characteristics like tenacity, confidence, empathy, and resilience.

The Classical Curriculum prepares learners for greatness: By immersing in the classical methods and techniques used by Ivy League schools, your child is ready for whatever future they choose.
A Reggio-inspired environment centers your child: Soothing colors and beautiful, repurposed, child-sized furnishings inspire and help your child to focus. Teachers organize engaging activities at eye-level to encourage exploration and discovery.
Experiential STEAM for holistic learning: Science, tech, engineering, art, and math combine to light up your child’s brain in activities they can apply to real life. They use manipulatives like beans to master counting, addition and subtraction, plant them in soil, and hypothesize about the result.

An International Welcome From Diverse, Highly Trained Teachers

Feel part of a loving, international community with expert educators and families from around the world including Saudi Arabia, South Korea, India, Nepal, Mexico, and Palestine. Your child’s experienced, diverse teachers hold CDAs and degrees and train extensively to recognize, track, and observe developmental milestones.

The ELM Advantage For Early Growth

The Early Learning Matters curriculum nurtures children’s growth from birth to age five with 50 weeks of structured activities focused on key developmental areas. With over 1,300 adaptable activity plans, ELM supports personalized learning while fostering a love for discovery—helping you feel confident in your child’s early learning progress.

They Enjoy Tasty Meals & Snacks Included In Tuition

Your child enjoys a tasty breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks every day at no extra charge to you. Their menus include a variety of wholesome foods to nourish their body and mind and build a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

Regular Photos & Updates On Your Brightwheel™ Parent App

Everything is at your fingertips with one convenient app. Get daily progress reports, real-time updates and photos of your child at play, and easily pay tuition all in one place with the Brightwheel™ app.

It Takes A Village & We Are Here With Support

Work with us to mold and shape your child for a bright future in a strong, caring community. Come together for family events like horseback riding, canal cruises, or Moroccan dinners; get advice with parent courses and guest speakers, and feel supported.

Unlock Your Child’s Creativity In Specialty Dance & Pottery Classes

Your curious little creator loves their regular visits to the beautiful dance and pottery studios, right here in the building. With guidance from the loving experts in our community they express themselves through movement and creation.

Music, Yoga, Art, & More Included In Your Tuition

Exciting enrichments built into your child’s everyday explorations opens their mind and broadens their horizons. Music from all over the world connects them to other cultures, yoga encourages mindfulness, art is a chance to self-express, and baby signing boosts communication.

Outdoor Explorations & Gardening Connect Your Child With Nature

Your child gets out in the fresh air to play on soft grass and natural structures shaded by beautiful old trees every day. In raised beds, they plant fruit, veggies, and herbs, and take pride in tending, observing, watering, and harvesting their own produce.

FAQs

What are your opening hours?

We are open Monday to Friday, 7:45 am – 5:00 pm (Infants/Toddlers) or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (3-5 Year Olds)

What are your security features?

Your child is safe and sound in the capable hands of CPR-trained staff. Security cameras keep watch over common spaces and a secure fence surrounds the yard.

What are your cleaning and health measures?

Staff members keep your child’s spaces spotless thoroughout the day, professional cleaners sanitize the facility every week and use nonirritant cleaning products.

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

I can definitely see the difference between addy's academic success and Landon's due to the preschool environment. They both are thriving but your knowledge and attunement to their needs made a difference. Both love school and wouldn't have it any other way but I can see a difference. Through my research in my PhD program, I know the importance of what an early start makes. You are incredible!!!

- Kir Bennett

Finding Cindy and CCYL is one of the luckiest things that has ever happened to our family. The atmosphere at CCYL is progressive and accepting. It would be a great place for families of all colors and beliefs. The food there is really good! It's healthy, delicious, and homemade, and it has helped us encourage our child to eat a wide variety of things. We can't say enough good things about CCYL.

- Kate and Steve

From age 15 months until he turned 5, our son was steeped in kindness and affirmation, filled with delicious, home-cooked foods, and encouraged to explore with all senses and express his thoughts and emotions appropriately. Cindy’s Center played an essential role in making our child a peacemaker and global citizen.

- Andi Anibal

This is so exciting! We are so grateful for the foundation you laid for Landon that was nurturing, supportive and loving that enticed his curiosity. Thank you for fully nurturing his cognitive develop creating such a full brain! I can't wait for vou to be able to serve more kids through your philosophies!

- Kir Bennett

I am elated that so many more children will get to experience the ECE program that you offer. You truly run an amazing program, and the children and families you serve are beyond blessed to have you!

- J.M.

Cindy had a very intentional way of speaking to and interacting with the children. The training she received through Making the Most of Childhood Interactions. As the children played and interacted with each other and with Cindy, she supported both their language and mathematical development. Cindy constantly surveys the scene for opportunities to pick up a child’s action or statement for further exploration.

- Sue Ellen