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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to The Children's Courtyard in Indianapolis, IN! My name is Marlene and I'm the center director at this location. I have an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and 23 years of experience. I absolutely love all things children and education!
Our program offers Infant Care through School-Age programs. Our early childhood program uses a proprietary curriculum that utilizes regular assessments so teachers can customize their lesson plans for the specific needs of the children in their classrooms. This unique approach allows us to meet the diverse needs of the children in each classroom and ensure we have them well-prepared for Kindergarten.
We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.
We would love to set up a time for you to tour our daycare and learn more about your unique needs. We look forward to meeting you!
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Meet Our Staff
Marlene Watkins, Director
Education: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: Safe Sleep, First Aid and CPR
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the Academy Director here at our fantastic school! It is a true honor to be apart of this vibrant community and lead a dedicated team committed to supporting our students and families. I am from Starkville, MS—Go Bulldogs! I am passionate about family, football, music, fashion, and, most importantly, children, and education. I have an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and 24 years of early childhood experience! +
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Lashelvia Pennybaker, Assistant Director
Education: CDA
Certifications: CPR and First-Aid, Safe Sleep Certified
My name is Lashelvia, and I have worked in the early Childhood Education field for a little over 16 years. I’ve been with the Learning Care Group since July 2021, and I’m truly passionate about working with children. While I don’t have any children of my own, I always treat every child in my care as if they were my own. I’m also an adventurous person who loves to travel and enjoy life to the fullest. I look forward to continuing to help shape these little minds for our future!
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Danielle Barlow, Admin Assistant
Education: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: CPR /First Aid and Safe Sleep Certified
Hi! My name is Danielle. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 11 years, and I’ve been with Learning Care Group since 2020. I have a 9-year-old who is my whole world, and I can’t wait for him to start getting into sports! On weekends, we love spending time with family, friends, and our sweet one-year-old puppy. I’m excited to continue learning and growing with you and your children!
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