Play with curiosity. Learn through experience. Grow with confidence.

Play with curiosity. Learn through experience. Grow with confidence.

Welcome to CRONE CARE LEARNING CENTER, Child Care & Preschool

Our Child Care & Preschool offers high-quality early childhood education dedicated to child development. Our program provides a nurturing, supportive environment where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers engage in age-appropriate learning experiences designed to support their growth, independence, and well-being.

We follow a whole-child approach that honors each child’s personality and unique learning journey. Through intentional routines, meaningful play, and family partnerships, we create a strong foundation for lifelong learning and healthy development, supporting children as they grow with confidence, curiosity, and connection.

What Makes Us Unique

  • Whole-child approach that supports emotional, cognitive, physical, and social development

  • Monthly curriculum themes that guide seasonal, age-appropriate learning

  • Nature-based environment that nurtures wonder and connection

  • Small group sizes with individualized care

  • Strong family partnerships and open communication

Meet our Age Groups

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Panda Bears Infant Group

Panda Bear Group (Infants)

Gentle Beginnings (Ages 0–18 months)
Our infant program is centered on responsive care, secure relationships, and each baby's individual development. Infants are given opportunities to move, explore, engage their senses, and build early connections with their caregivers and environment. Daily routines are approached with care and consistency, allowing each infant to develop at their own pace.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Emotional security and responsive caregiving

  • Sensory discovery through sound, texture, and movement

  • Outdoor experiences and exploration

  • Early communication and language development

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Grizzly Bears Toddler Group

Grizzly Bear Group (Toddlers)

Curious Explorers (Ages 18–30 months)
Our toddler program supports children during a stage of rapid growth, independence, and discovery. Through play, exploration, movement, and intentional learning experiences, toddlers are encouraged to communicate, build relationships, develop new skills, and explore the world around them. Teachers provide consistent guidance while creating space for curiosity and growing independence.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Language development and expressive communication

  • Gross motor exploration and fine motor skill-building

  • Emotional regulation through self-awareness and gentle redirection

  • Sensory and nature-based learning activities in daily outdoor exploration.

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Polar Bears Preschool Group

Polar Bear Group (Preschoolers)

Confident Learners (Ages 2.5–5 years)
Our preschool program builds on children's natural curiosity through play, exploration, and intentional learning experiences. Children are encouraged to ask questions, solve problems, build relationships, and develop the skills that support future learning. Our monthly learning focuses introduce literacy, early mathematics, science, art, and hands-on experiences in ways that are meaningful and engaging for young children.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Literacy, numeracy, science, and creative expression

  • Emotional intelligence and cooperative social skills

  • Daily outdoor exploration and nature play

  • Foundations for lifelong learning and wellness

About our Childcare | Preschool

Our childcare and preschool program is built around the understanding that every child learns and develops differently. Through small classroom communities, hands-on experiences, outdoor exploration, and meaningful play, children are given opportunities to build confidence, develop relationships, ask questions, and discover the world around them.