Summary

Contact Info

Auntie Mame's Child Development Center
3120 North Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis , IN 46218
amcdc.org/index.html

Tel: (317) 547-3551

Director:
info@amcdc.org

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

While child is in utero, upon birth

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 months

Extended day

No

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1969

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

To fulfill the vision of Auntie Mame by providing quality education for all children.

To accomplish our mission we will achieve excellence in the following priorities:
•Developmentally appropriate programs
•Healthy and safe learning environments
•Accessible services and resources for children families and the community

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Director's Comments

Our goal is to expose children to a variety of positive learning experiences which promote the development of the whole child.

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language				YES
Oral language	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-		-	n/a
Storybook reading	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills		-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development				n/a
Math and number sense		-	-	YES
Time & space		-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world		-	-	YES
Music		-	-	YES

Visual arts		-	-	YES
Physical activity		-	-	YES

Other subjects taught	Karate and Piano			n/a

Director's Comments

We utilize Creative Curriculum and promote developmentally appropriate environments.

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Teachers work with children at the child's pace.

Home School Connection

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 1 months to 9 years	4	Mon 6am - 6pm Tue 6am - 6pm Wed 6am - 6pm Thu 6am - 6pm Fri 6am - 6pm	$86/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We provide quality child care services to children ages 6 weeks to 12 in a positive family friendly and developmentally appropriate environment. Our program is accreditied by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is licensed by the Indiana Family Social Service Administration-Bureau of Child Care. We are also a United Way of Central Indiana partner agency. We provide services to children of all abilities to promote the healthy development of the whole child. Tuition costs vary by age. You can visit our website at www.amcdc.org.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, upon birth

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Enrollment Specialist -Parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $45.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: 5 business days

Financial aid is available.

Director's Comments

Comments

We advise parents to physically visit several facilities prior to making a decision. During these visits, children should accompany parents because the child's comfortability is most important. In addittion, parents should ask questions regarding the facilities policies and procedures.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
Our program is inclusive and promotoes cultural diversity.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.