Little Lakers Learning Center

Established in 2003, Imagination Station is a child care and learning center. Based in Zeeland, Mich., the child care facility has the license to provide care for approximately 139 children ages six weeks through school age. Its learning environment consists of eight individually equipped and age appropriate classrooms. The learning center uses a thematic curriculum approach, baby signs and zoo phonics, which emphasizes hands on experiences. Imagination Station is a NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited Child Care and Learning Center.

The United Methodist Community House has been offering a variety of services to children, youths, families and senior citizens since 1902. It administers several programs through its child, youth, family and senior development departments. The organization s child development center provides a research-based curriculum for the early childhood development of children up to 5 years. It also operates a before- and after-school center that involves students in a homework club, tutoring, mentoring, sports, arts and crafts, dance and other recreational activities. The organization provides assistance with transportation, advocacy, referrals and tax preparation, as well as conducts health screenings and field trips. It family development center offers adult education and English as a Second Language classes. The United Methodist Community House is located in Grand Rapids, Mich.