Welcome to Emmanuel Learning Academy. Our mission at ELA is to provide a nurturing environment which empowers children to learn through play while building life skills. We encourage student interest through collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and empathy. ELA strives to create a solid foundation of respect, responsibility, and compassion throughout our program in faith.

We offer small class sizes with options for full-time or part-time Preschool, Pre-K preparation, Kindergarten, and Little Explorers for our youngest students (20-36 months). Before school care is available as needed. Students from all backgrounds, faiths, and ethnicities are welcome at Emmanuel.

Through the guidance of Indiana Academic Standards and with a nurturing emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices, our learning community encourages discovery learning and the development of life and school readiness skills. With compassion and faith, our skilled teaching staff helps to foster self-confidence by weaving in learning opportunities that focus on a child's natural ability to learn through play, exploration, and curiosity.

Throughout the year we offer a school-wide field trip and community themed programs visitors. Holiday events such as a Thanksgiving feast, Christmas program, and Pastries with Parents allows our staff to celebrate with your student and extended family throughout the year.

Little Explorers:

Little Explorers is for ages 20-36 months on August 1st of the current year. The program is a great way for young children to learn how to socialize and interact with other children, while participating in age-appropriate class activities. Our experienced staff will encourage your children’s growth through exploration, play, and learning centers.

Class Options

Tuesday/Thursday: $270 per month, $100 registration fee.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $380 per month, $125 registration fee.
5-Day class $525 per month, $150 registration fee.

Student to teacher ratio: 10 students, 2 teachers

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Preschool: 3-4 year olds

Preschool classes are for 3 to 4 year old students. Our experienced teachers encourage learning through activity centers, circle time, hands-on learning experiences, and lessons focusing on life skills. Your children will learn to socialize with their peers while engaging in the age-appropriate lessons, preparing them for their next educational pathway.

Class Options

Tuesday/Thursday: $240 per month, $100 registration fee.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $290 per month, $125 registration fee.
5-Day class $425 per month, $150 registration fee.

Student to teacher ratio: 10 students, 2 teachers

Giraffe Classroom Pictures

Monkey Classroom Pictures

Pre-K: 4 - 5 year olds

Pre-K classrooms are for our 4 to 5 year old students. Much of the children’s learning is focused upon developing social and listening skills, expressing feelings, while exploring the development of thoughts and ideas. Thematic curriculum and lessons will increase literacy, phonics, and math skills throughout the year.

Class Options

Tuesday/Thursday: $240 per month, $100 registration fee.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $290 per month, $125 registration fee.
5-Day class $425 per month, $150 registration fee.

Student to teacher ratio: 10-12 students, 2 teachers

Transitional Kindergarten:

Our Transitional Kindergarten program is meant for families looking for smaller class sizes for their kindergartner as well as for families of children whose parents just aren’t sure if their child is ready for public schools. Pre-K classrooms are for our 4 to 5 year old students. Much of the children’s learning is focused upon developing social and listening skills, expressing feelings, while exploring the development of thoughts and ideas. Thematic curriculum and lessons will increase literacy, phonics, and math skills throughout the year.

Class Options