Our Learning Centers

Children in year-round care

School age children in summer care

4-year-olds enrolled in On My Way Pre-K

Looking for quality early childhood care and education?

We operate two Learning Centers in Fort Wayne, IN, with several important benefits for families.

What We Offer

Quality care and education
in safe, health surroundings for infants, toddlers, preschool and school age¹
Convenient hours
6am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Before and after school care
with transportation to and from Brentwood, Forest Park, Lindley and Study elementary schools
Tuition assistance options
Sliding fee scale
Brightpoint vouchers
On My Way PreK

Age appropriate learning activities
that nurture children to reach their full potential
Preschool curriculum
that prepares children to enter kindergarten ready to learn
Parent support
through family engagement activities
Teacher training opportunities
to enhance teachers’ wide range of experience and credentials

We’re a Paths to QUALITY^TM Level 4 Provider

We’re an NAEYC* Accredited Provider

We’re an On My Way PreK Approved Provider

What parents are saying about ECA learning centers

“I knew when we first started looking for places … more than two years ago, that I did not want anywhere else but ECA. I was not willing to trust anyone else with the most precious part of my life…. Not only have you kept him safe and helped him grow, but all of this teachers have treated him like one of their own. Being a first-time mom, there are little things that you did to put my mind at ease. [He] has grown so much…. He loves coming in to the center every day…. I can never say enough good things about the staff you have and I recommend your center to everyone looking for child care.”

– Parent, August 2016

Our primary goal is your child's success by

Providing an environment which promotes decision-making, cooperation, creativity, and problem-solving.
Establishing a daily routine which allows your child to plan activities, carry them out, and reflect on his/her experiences.
Planning for your child’s individual needs and interests by careful observation and documentation of his/her progress.
Working with you and your family to ensure your child’s success.

Curriculum

Early Childhood Alliance Learning Centers use the nationally recognized HighScope curriculum, which aligns with the Foundations for Young Children to the Indiana Academic Standards. Daily activities help children – from infancy through kindergarten – develop physically, socially, and emotionally. The curriculum also prepares children to bridge the transition from preschool to elementary school, ready to learn and prepared for success in school and beyond.

The extensive HighScope training received by our staff allows them to prepare your child for success in school with knowledge and skills in:

Social and emotional development	Science and technology
Physical development and health	Social studies
Language	Independence
Literacy and communication	Responsibility
Mathematics	Confidence
Creative arts

Family Involvement

The goal of each learning center is to become a partner with parents, so that together we can offer the best environment for your child to grow and learn. You can provide invaluable information by communicating with your child’s teacher. Your child’s teacher, in turn, can help you learn to listen to, talk to, and play with your child in ways that nurture development. Classrooms maintain an open door policy for parents; one-on-one conferences, open houses, parent in-service programs, and classroom activities all serve to enhance parental involvement.