Business Details
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Fort Wayne, IN
Pine Hills Kiddie Garden has been a trusted partner for families in Fort Wayne for over four decades, dedicated to nurturing children's growth through education, exploration, and spiritual development. Our comprehensive programs cater to infants through school-age children, offering age-appropriate curricula that emphasize teamwork, literacy, STEM skills, and creative expression. Accredited by our commitment to excellence, we provide structured environments with daily communication for infants, self-directed learning for toddlers, integrated academic projects for preschoolers, and kindergarten readiness preparation.As a ministry of Pine Hills Church, we incorporate Christian values into all aspects of care while maintaining state-certified safety standards. Our transportation services cover 7 buses for school-age children, and our summer camp program combines educational enrichment with recreational activities to prevent learning loss. With recognition as the #1 childcare provider in the region for ten consecutive years, our experienced staff prioritizes individualized attention while fostering community connections through parent engagement and local school partnerships.
Services
Infant Childcare
Toddler Development
Preschool Education
PreKindergarten Prep
School Age Care
Summer Day Camp
Highlights and features
- 40+ years serving Fort Wayne families with proven childcare expertise
- 10-time winner of Fort Wayne's #1 childcare provider recognition
- Curriculum integrates STEM, literacy, and Christian values across all age groups
- 7-bus transportation network for school-age children's convenience
- Summer camp prevents learning loss with educational field trips and enrichment
What people say
Loves her teacher
Caring Christian environment
Learning new things daily
Spiritual needs met
Grandparents pleased
Services
Infant Childcare
Our infant program provides individualized attention in a nurturing environment, following personalized feeding and sleep schedules. Teachers engage babies through talking, singing, and sensory play while maintaining constant communication with families. Safe spaces encourage motor development through tummy time and exploration with age-appropriate materials.
Toddler Development
Toddler classrooms promote independence through structured play and exploration. Activities develop fine motor skills with manipulatives while outdoor play supports gross motor development. Teachers facilitate social interactions and language growth through reading sessions, songs, and small group activities tailored to 18-36 month olds.
Preschool Education
Our Creative Curriculum fosters kindergarten readiness through integrated learning projects. Children develop literacy and math skills while exploring science and social studies concepts. Daily activities combine teacher-led instruction with self-directed play to build teamwork and classroom community for 3-5 year olds.
School Age Care
Transportation provided via 7 buses to local elementary schools. After-school care includes homework help, gym activities, and nutritious snacks. Special programming during school breaks features field trips and enrichment activities while maintaining structured supervision for children ages 5-12.
Summer Day Camp
Grades K-6 summer camp combines educational enrichment with recreational activities. Daily field trips, sports programs, and creative arts prevent summer learning loss. Special events include talent shows, music contests, and chapel services while maintaining focus on teamwork and character development.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children from 6 weeks old through 12 years, offering infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and school-age programs.
Do you provide transportation to local schools?
Yes, we operate 7 buses for transportation to and from area elementary schools during regular school hours.
Are meals provided?
We offer breakfast before school and afternoon snacks. Parents provide lunches for children staying all day.
What safety measures are in place?
Our center maintains state-certified safety standards with secure access, daily health checks, and emergency preparedness protocols.
Do you offer summer programs?
Our summer day camp for grades K-6 includes educational field trips, sports activities, and creative arts programming.
How do you communicate with parents?
Teachers provide daily written updates for infants/toddlers and maintain open communication through our ProCare app for all age groups.
