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Online Registration will begin Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7am

2026-2027 Preschool Registration Information

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Current Growing Minds families will begin online registration on Monday, February 16th, 2026 at 7:00 am. This early registration allows current families to register current children or younger siblings prior to registration opening to the public.

  • Log on to your account at www.mygrowingmindspreschool.com to register.
  • Alumni families, those who have had a child at Growing Minds previously but do not currently have a child enrolled, will register online starting Monday, February 16th at 7:00 am. Please contact Mrs. Eckert or Mrs. Long for a code in order to register.
  • Online registration will be open to the public on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 am.
  • All registration fees are non-refundable.
  • Enrollment is based on a first-come basis as space permits.
  • Special concerns must be discussed with Mrs. Eckert and Mrs. Long prior to registration. We will not admit any child whose education needs we cannot successfully meet.


Robin Long
502-287-2979
longrobinr2010@gmail.com
Kerri Eckert
812-989-6292
eckertkerril@gmail.com




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Our School

Established in 2002, Growing Minds Preschool is excited to celebrate 24 years in the Sellersburg community. Kerri Eckert and Robin Long, along with our teachers, strive to teach the whole child as well as to encourage family and community involvement.

Our Philosophy

To provide a nurturing child-centered learning environment.
To assist the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool child.
To provide positive group and individual interactions with children and adults.
To foster a love of learning.
To encourage the individual talents of each preschool child.
To encourage sharing and cooperation.
To develop individuality.

Our Daily Program

The children have many opportunities throughout the preschool day to explore and to create in a warm, nurturing, and non-threatening atmosphere. Children are encouraged to choose activities during learning center time and to actively participate in music, story, and circle time, which are brief teacher-led group activities. Science center, blocks, math and reading manipulatives, books, art, dress-up and cooking are just a few activities available to your child daily. We believe your child needs both structured and unstructured types of play to maximize learning and social- development. We strive to provide a quality play-based, student-centered learning environment in which every student can grow and develop successfully at an individual pace.

Our Program includes

Handwriting Without Tears

This handwriting program is developmentally appropriate and hands-on specifically designed for the preschool child. When learning handwriting, your child will be exposed to a variety of manipulatives and writing tools such as mini chalkboards, roll-a-dough letters, flip crayons, wood pieces, and stamp and see screen.

Service Learning Projects

At Growing Minds Preschool, we want our students to learn what a great feeling "giving" to others can be.
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Daily Obstacle Course

Students go through an obstacle course each day that helps them to develop balance, gross motor skills, and vestibular skills. All of the above help children to use both the right and left sides of their brain.

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End of Year Program

Parents, grandparents, and friends are all welcome to see the preschool students sing songs, recite poems, and be honored for achievements.

School Pictures

A professional photographer will take individual and class photos in the fall and spring.

Scholastic Book Fair

Each Spring we invite our families to celebrate reading at our Scholastic Book Fair. All profits go back to Growing Minds Preschool classrooms so that new products and books can be enjoyed by all students.

Winter Program

All family and friends are welcome to join in celebrating the winter season with music and songs.

Meet Our Owners

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Kerri Eckert

Mrs. Eckert is a certified teacher with a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Eckert is the teacher of our 4/5-year-old Stretch Program. Mrs. Eckert has been teaching for 25 years.

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Robin Long

Mrs. Long is a certified teacher with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Long is one of our 3-year-old teachers. Mrs. Long has been teaching for 15 years.

Our Teachers

Our teachers and staff have many years of experience teaching preschool. Each classroom has a teacher and a classroom assistant. Our class size is limited to no more than 16 students to 2 adults.

Kelly Caskey

4 & 5 Year Old Teacher



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Jodie Christie

4 & 5 Year Old Teacher



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Maria Clifton

3 Year Old Teacher



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Susie Coats

4 & 5 Year Old Teacher



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Lyndsey Davis

4 & 5 Year Old Teacher



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Jill DeWitt

3 year old teacher



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Jenny Lindquist

5 Year Old Stretch Teacher



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Kristen Masters

3 Year Old Teacher



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Allison Meeder

2 Year Old Teacher



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Lisa Queiser

4 & 5 Year Old Teacher



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Aimee Radford

3-5 Year Old Differing Abilities and Peer Teacher



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Mollie Reynolds



Our Classes

We encourage you to make a decision for your child based on the needs of your child and the schedule of your family. Each and every class at Growing Minds is designed to prepare your child for kindergarten. We encourage you to visit the classes that you are considering for next year. If you have questions about next year and the classes that are being offered, please feel free to talk to your child's teachers or you may contact Robin Long or Kerri Eckert with questions as well.

Enrollment is based on a first-come basis as space permits. Special needs concerns must be discussed with Mrs. Eckert and Mrs. Long prior to registration. We will not admit any child whose education needs we cannot successfully meet. No child will remain at Growing Minds whose behavior threatens the safety of the other children enrolled in the program.



Sellersburg United Methodist Church

226 N New Albany Street,
Sellersburg, IN

Two-Year-Old Classes

2 Year Old Program
Classes

$230 per month with $125 registration fee

Monday and Wednesday
8:15am - 10:15am
Mrs. Meeder
Monday and Wednesday
10:30am - 12:30pm
Mrs. Meeder
Tuesday and Thursday
8:15am - 10:15am
Mrs. Meeder
Tuesday and Thursday
10:30am - 12:30pm
Mrs. Meeder




2 Year Old Program

Sellersburg United Methodist Church

226 N New Albany Street,
Sellersburg, IN

Differing Abilities/Peer Class (Ages 3–5)

This inclusive class is designed to support children with a range of developmental needs while learning alongside typically developing peers. The classroom environment promotes growth, social interaction, and individualized support in a safe, nurturing setting. This class will be located at Sellersburg United Methodist Church at 226 N New Albany Street, Sellersburg, IN.

Each class will have 12 students and 2 teachers:

 

  • 6 children with differing abilities
  • 6 peer students

Children With Differing Abilities (6 students)

This class is designed for children who:

  • May have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
  • Have learning, adaptive, or developmental delays
  • Are currently receiving therapy services
  • Are awaiting developmental testing
  • Have parents who have concerns about their child’s development

Eligibility:

  • Must turn 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2026
  • Potty training is NOT required
  • Children will learn alongside typically developing peers
Important Information

To ensure we can meet each child’s needs and maintain a safe learning environment, families are asked to share information during online registration (accommodations, adaptations, etc.).

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday*
  • Tuition: $375
  • No before-care or after-care is available

Peer Students (6 students)

Peer students help create a balanced, inclusive classroom by modeling age-appropriate behaviors and social skills.

Eligibility:

  • Must turn 4 or 5 years old by September 1, 2026
  • Must be fully potty trained
  • Should demonstrate positive, age-appropriate social interactions

What Peer Students Will Do

  • Participate in our traditional KinderPrep curriculum
  • Work closely with teachers and classmates
  • Learn to be role models, helpers, and friends to all students

Schedule

  • Monday–Thursday*
  • Tuition: $325
  • No before-care or after-care is available

Mrs. Radford’s Class: Option 1

Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 11:30am
Friday* 8:30am - 10:30am

Mrs. Radford’s Class: Option 2

Monday through Thursday
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday* 11:00am - 1:00pm

*Friday times apply to children with differing abilities only.



3 Year Old Program


3 Year Old Program

Speed Memorial Church

328 US 31,
Sellersburg, IN

Three-year-old classes

  • Your child must turn 3 by September 1, 2026 to register for these classes.
  • Located at 328 US 31 Sellersburg, IN adjacent to Silver Creek High School Property
  • Your child must be fully potty trained for all classes except our Pull-Up class.
  • Before care will be offered for the 8:30am start time beginning at 7:30am.
3 Year Old Program
Three-year-old

Traditional 3 year old classes located at Speed Memorial Church in Sellerburg,IN

$260 per month with $125 registration fee - must be fully potty trained

Monday and Wednesday
8:30am - 11:30am
Mrs. DeWitt
Tuesday and Thursday
8:30am - 11:30am
Mrs. Long

Pull-Up Class located at Speed Memorial Church in Sellersburg, IN

This class is for a 3 year old in the final stages of potty training, children may wear a pull-up to the class listed below. This class will be the exact same curriculum as the other three year old class. Children may wear regular underwear as well but pull ups are permitted.

Monday and Wednesday
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Mrs. DeWitt


4 Year Old Program

Speed Memorial Church

328 US 31,
Sellersburg, IN

Four and Five-Year-Old Kinderprep Classes

  • Your child must turn 4 or 5 by September 1, 2026 to register for these classes.
  • Located at 328 US 31 Sellersburg, IN adjacent to Silver Creek High School Property.
  • Your child must be fully potty trained.
  • Before care will be offered beginning at 7:30am.
  • After care will be available until 2:45pm for classes that are marked aftercare. Aftercare price is $125 per month and you must register for aftercare. There is no registration fee for aftercare.
Kinder-Prep Programs
Classes
2 Day class located at Speed Memorial Church in Sellerburg, IN

$300 per month with $125 registration fee

Children will bring their lunch to school. This class is available for aftercare until 2:45pm. It must be registered for as well as the class. There is no registration fee for aftercare. You may use before care for this class any day that you need it beginning at 7:30am for a cost of $5 per day.

Wednesday and Friday
8:40am - 1:40pm
Mrs. Davis

3 Day class located at Speed Memorial Church in Sellerburg, IN

$340 per month with $125 registration fee

Children will bring their lunch to school. This class is available for aftercare until 2:45pm. It must be registered for as well as the class. There is no registration fee for aftercare. You may use before care for this class any day that you need it beginning at 7:30am for a cost of $5 per day.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
8:40am - 1:40pm
Mrs. Davis

4 Day classes located at Speed Memorial Church in Sellerburg, IN

$325 per month with $125 registration fee

Aftercare is not available for these classes. You may use before care for this class any day that you need it beginning at 7:30am for a cost of $5 per day.

Monday through Thursday
8:30am - 11:30am
Mrs. Coats

Monday through Thursday
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Mrs. Coats


$415 per month with $125 registration fee

Children will bring their lunch to school. This class is available for aftercare until 2:45pm. It must be registered for as well as the class. There is no registration fee for aftercare. You may use before care for this class any day that you need it beginning at 7:30am for a cost of $5 per day.

Monday through Thursday
8:20am - 1:20pm
Mrs. Caskey


3 Year Old Program

Charlestown

959 Main Street,
Charlestown, IN

Three-year-old classes

  • Your child must turn 3 by September 1, 2026 to register for these classes.
  • Your child must be fully potty trained for all classes.
  • Located at 959 Main Street in Charlestown, IN very close to town hall.
  • Before care will be available starting at 8:00am. You may use before care any day that you need it for the cost of $5 per day.
3 Year Old Program
Three-year-old Little Explorers Class

$325 per month with $125 registration fee - must be fully potty trained

Children will have a traditional preschool program, eat lunch at school, and then have exploration time in music, science, art and engineering. Children will bring their lunch to school.

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
9:15am - 1:30pm
Mrs. Clifton
3 Year Old Program
Three-year-old Tradition Preschool Class

For the traditional 3 year old class, children will not eat lunch at school.

$260 per month with $125 registration fee - must be fully potty trained

Wednesday and Friday
9:15am - 12:15pm
Mrs. Clifton


4 Year Old Program

Charlestown

959 Main Street,
Charlestown, IN

Four and Five-Year-Old Kinderprep Class

  • Your child must turn 4 or 5 by September 1, 2026 to register for these classes.
  • Your child must be fully potty trained.
  • Located at 959 Main Street in Charlestown, IN very close to town hall.
  • Before care will be available starting at 8:00am. You may use before care any day that you need it for the cost of $5 per day.
  • After care will be available until 3pm for this class. Aftercare price is $125 per month and you must register for aftercare.
4 & 5 year old Kinderprep Program
Class

$415 per month with $125 registration fee

Children will bring their lunch to school.

Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 2:00pm
Mrs. Queiser

Henryville/Memphis Area Location

(location to be announced soon)

Three-year-old class

  • Your child must turn 3 by September 1, 2026 to register for these classes.
  • Your child must be fully potty trained.
  • Before care is not offered at this location.
  • After care will be available until 2:45 if enough students are registered.
3 Year Old Program
Three-year-old Little Explorers Class

$325 per month with $125 registration fee - must be fully potty trained

Children will have a traditional preschool program, eat lunch at school, and then have exploration time in music, science, art and engineering. Children will bring their lunch to school.

Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 1:30pm
Mrs. Masters


3 Year Old Program

Henryville/Memphis Area Location

(location to be announced soon)

Four and Five-Year-Old Kinderprep Class

  • Your child must turn 4 or 5 by September 1, 2026 to register for these classes.
  • Your child must be fully potty trained.
  • Before care is not offered at this location.
  • After care will be available until 2:45 if enough students are registered.
4 & 5 year old Kinderprep Program
Class

$375 per month with $125 registration fee

Children will bring their lunch to school.

Monday - Thursday
8:15 am - 1:45 pm
Mrs. Christie


4 Year Old Program

What our parents say

Growing Minds has been apart of our lives since 2016. 4 kids total and my last one is currently attending this amazing preschool. We discovered the preschool a couple years after moving from Indianapolis. At first I was just interested in the social aspect for my oldest daughter and a way to possibly meet other Moms for myself. Little did I know how much this school would benefit my children academically, socially, and promote independence. The teachers go above and beyond each week. My children were more than prepared for kindergarten. They could independently write their names, count to 100, know their letters and letter sounds and so much more. So far 2 out of 4 of my children have attended the stretch class before heading to kindergarten. My youngest will as well. It is something I highly recommend if your child has a birthday close to the cutoff or they simply just aren’t ready for elementary. It was the best decision we ever made. I now have a 5th grader, 2nd grader, 1st grader, and soon to be 3 year older preschooler. All 3 are honor roll students. I give all credit to GMP for setting them up to be on the right path. The teachers we have had are incredible and have become great friends. They truly care for our children’s success. They have become more than a preschool. They are more like family to us. Forever grateful we made the decision to send our children to Growing Mind’s Preschool. Plus an added bonus is I have met the best Mom friends ever.
Janene and Chris Andrews
4 children attending Growing Minds
As a parent, you want the best for your kids and that is exactly what you’re getting at Growing Minds. They are not only prepping our children academically, but socially as well. This school holds such a special place in our hearts because the teachers have laid the steppingstones for our boys to love school. It is evident how much work and love they invest in their classroom. We appreciate the small class sizes and that each room is equipped with two teachers. Our favorite part was being able to volunteer in the classroom and given online access to view pictures of their everyday activities. This was an investment we will never regret because we made lifelong friendships here. We cannot thank Growing Minds enough for highlighting all the special traits our boys possess and encouraging them as they grow just as they are.
The Wolf Family
2 children attending Growing Minds
Growing Minds has taught two of our children for 5 years total and the results have amazed us. Both children entered kindergarten much more advanced than we expected. This was a huge advantage for their social and intellectual development entering the next education levels. We noticed a great increase in both of our children’s personal confidence and positive social interactions because of Growing Minds. Without Growing Minds, our children would not have been as prepared for their next steps in education and would not be showing the advanced traits that they are. We are overly thankful for the manner of kindness, patience, and the level of professionalism the teachers and staff used to help grow and develop our children.
The Baker Family
2 children have attended Growing Minds
We have 3 children. Our oldest daughter loved Mrs. Long's and Mrs. Latham's classes. She was more than prepared for Kindergarten and has thrived in 1st grade. Our son has enjoyed Mrs. Long's and Mrs. Lindquist's classes. We have seen tremendous growth in his abilities, and he is ready to start Kindergarten next year! We have no second thoughts that our youngest daughter will start at Growing Minds when she turns 3. Our kids love Growing Minds and still talk about the experiences they have had. We feel it has been worth every penny.
The Johnson's
2 children have attended Growing Minds
Growing Minds Preschool is by far, the BEST in Sellersburg. My daughter looked forward to school each and every day. The atmosphere and learning environment is optimal for all young children. The staff at Growing Minds take interest in reaching each and every child's academic growth. My daughter learned her letters/sounds, nursery rhymes, sight words, how to read, how to write her name, social aspects, manners, and much, much more. My husband and I were always at ease knowing that our daughter was cared for, safe, and in a place that facilitated her future success. Thank you Growing Minds for a job well done!!
Shelly Everhart
Kindergarten Teacher and child attended Growing Minds
My two boys and two girls have progressed beautifully as little people in each program from ages three to five years old. As a parent, it makes me happy and secure to know my children have grown up in a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages the development of the whole child. Growing Minds is more than just a school it is part of my extended family.
Sara Landers Lacy
4 children have attended Growing Minds

My family has had the pleasure of sending all four of our children, now ages 6, 10, 12 and 14 to Growing Minds Preschool.

Having been a teacher, I was selective when choosing a preschool for my first born and toured various facilities before choosing GMP. I loved that each teacher at Growing Minds was a certified educator with early childhood teaching experience.

I also liked that the preschool embraced "Handwriting Without Tears" and focused on teaching the many different facets of handwriting including directionality, fine motor skill development, and hands on practice with various tactile materials (shaving cream, play dough, etc.). Many of my children's future teachers have given positive feedback regarding their handwriting.

Growing Minds is very family oriented and volunteers are welcome to sign up in advance to help in the classroom which was very important to our family. We also attended many different holiday parties and helped on field trips to the local library and police station.

The gym at the school is fantastic for indoor recess during the winter and inclement weather; GMP has many different types of toys to play with in the gym such as scooters, bouncy balls, trucks, hula hoops and more. The outdoor playground is also wonderful and is the perfect size for preschoolers. Play is a large part of a preschooler's development which GMP embraces.

All four of my children were more than ready for kindergarten, both socially and academically. They learned to love school during their preschool years which has translated to a love of learning during their elementary and middle school careers as well.

We adored our children's teachers at Growing Minds and are so grateful for the love, time, and effort that was poured into each of our children. We have happily recommended the preschool to many parents over the years; many of whom have had fantastic experiences as well! Thank you, Growing Minds!

Jenny and Ryan Higbie
Parents to GMP Graduates Nathaniel, Marin, Ella and Will

I am fortunate enough to have gained a unique perspective into Growing Minds; as a parent and a teacher. I have seen first hand from both of my daughters attending the excellence of this preschool. They incorporate the perfect mixture of all areas needed to be successful in school. This includes daily school routines, academics, fine motor skills, and promoting essential independence. All while having fun! Furthermore, as a Kindergarten teacher in our community, I can confidently say students coming to me from Growing Minds are prepared both academically and socially for school. We are so fortunate to have this great preschool in our community!

Kim Mobley
Kindergarten teacher and Growing Minds parent


Contact Us

Growing Minds Preschool, LLC
206 N. New Albany St
Sellersburg, IN 47172

Owner
Robin Long
P: (502) 287-2979

Owner
Kerri Eckert
P: (812) 989-6292

Website Support
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P: (502) 376-0405
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