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Online Registration Begins Monday, March 4 at 7am

2024-2025 Preschool Registration Information

  • Log on to your account at www.mygrowingmindspreschool.com to register
  • Online registration will be open to the public on Monday, March 4 at 7:00 am.
  • Before Care is available for any class beginning at 8:00 am or 8:15 am. Before care is $5 each day and you do not need to register for Before Care. No Before Care on delay or school closings.
  • After Care is available only for classes that are listed with After Care. After Care must be registered for but can be added at a later date if space is available.
  • All registration fees are non-refundable.
  • 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.


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 22 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.
Previous Projects »

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.

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Jodie Christie (Petty)

4 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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Jill DeWitt

3 year old teacher



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Jennifer Lawrence

3 year old teacher



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Jenny Lindquist

4/5 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



Mollie Reynolds



Bethanie Rush



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Jenn Thomas

3 year old teacher



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Sydney Woods



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.

Two-Year-Old Classes (must turn 2 by September 1)

Located at Sellersburg United Methodist Church (the church next door to us).

Children in the two-year-old classes do not have to be potty trained.

Before care will not be offered for our two-year-old classes.

2 Year Old Program
Classes

$200 per month with $100 registration fee

Monday and Wednesday
8:30am - 10:30am
Mrs. Meeder
Monday and Wednesday
10:45am - 12:45pm
Mrs. Meeder
Tuesday and Thursday
8:30am - 10:30am
Mrs. Meeder
Tuesday and Thursday
10:45am - 12:45pm
Mrs. Meeder




2 Year Old Program


3 Year Old Program

Three-year-old classes (must turn 3 by September 1, and be fully potty trained)

Our three year old program is designed to help children learn how to be in a classroom. We focus on learning independence, self-control, fine and gross motor skills as well as letter and number recognition.

Children must turn three by September 1st and be fully potty trained.

3 Year Old Program
Classes

$215 per month with $100 registration fee

Monday and Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00am
Mrs. Long
Tuesday and Thursday
8:00am - 11:00am
Mrs. DeWitt
Monday and Wednesday
8:15am - 11:15am
Mrs. Thomas
Tuesday and Thursday
8:15am - 11:15am
Mrs. Thomas

3 year old with lunch bunch


Children will have 3 hours of traditional preschool . The students will also enjoy a lunch brought from home with their friends and extra time to play. They will have time to work on gross and fine motor skills each day.

$245 per month with $100 registration fee

Monday and Wednesday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Mrs. Clifton
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Mrs. Lawrence

     Before Care is not available for the 9:00 am class with Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Clifton.

3 year old with Pull-Ups


Children must turn 3 by September 1, 2024.

Children in this class do not have to be fully potty trained, however they should be in the final stages of potty training.

All children in the class who are not potty trained must come to school in a pull-up (no diapers) and must be able to pull up and down their pull-up and their pants.

Children will be taken as a class to the restroom 2 times in a 3-hour class time and during this time children will all try to go potty and wash their hands.

This class will be the same curriculum as the other 3-year-old classes and will not be a class to teach potty training.

If paying online or by Venmo, there is an additional fee to be added to tuition.

$215 per month with $100 registration fee

Monday and Wednesday
11:30am - 2:30pm
Mrs. DeWitt
     There is no before care or after care offered for this class.

Four-year-old Kinderprep Classes (must turn 4 by September 1, and be fully potty trained)

We have multiple programs that we offer to our four year olds. All of the classes are designed to prepare children for all aspects of kindergarten, both social and academic. Children will learn letter recognition and sounds, simple math concepts, writing skills and continue to build fine and gross motor skills.

Kinder-Prep Programs
Classes
2 Day Class

$250 per month with $100 registration fee

Children will bring their lunch to school.

Wednesday and Friday
8:15am - 1:15pm
TBD

     After Care is not available for this class.

3 Day Class

$255 per month with $100 registration fee **

Children will bring lunch to enjoy with their class each day.

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
9:00am - 1:15pm
Mrs. Davis

     Before Care is not available for the 9:00 am class with Mrs. Davis
     After Care is available for this class.

4 Day Classes

$275 per month with $100 registration fee

Monday through Thursday
8:00am - 11:00am
Mrs. Lindquist
Monday through Thursday
11:30am - 2:30pm
Mrs. Lindquist
Monday through Thursday
8:00am - 11:00am
Mrs. Coats
Monday through Thursday
11:30am - 2:30pm
Mrs. Coats

4 Day Extended Class

$325 per month with $100 registration fee **

Children will bring lunch to enjoy with their class each day.

Monday through Thursday
9:00am - 1:15pm
Mrs. Christie
Monday through Thursday
9:00am - 1:15pm
Mrs. Queiser


     Before Care is not available for the 9:00 am classes with Mrs. Queiser or Mrs. Christie.
     After Care is available for these classes.
     Miss Petty got married and is now Mrs. Christie.


4 Year Old Program


3 Year Old Program

Three/Four-year-old Differing Abilities Class

The class

For children who may have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or other learning/adaptive needs. This class will have 6 children with differing abilities and 6 peer students.

Meeting Times

Children in this class will meet Monday-Friday. Friday mornings will be only for children with differing abilities.

Before care is offered, beginning at 7:15am at a $5/ day. After care is not offered.

To ensure a safe learning environment please make sure to tell us about your child (accommodations, adaptations, etc.).

3/4 Year Old Differing Abilities Class
Class

3/4 Differing Abilities Class

$325 per month with $100 registration fee
Monday - Friday
8:15am - 11:15am
Mrs. Radford


4 year old Differing Abilities Peer Class

$310 per month with $100 registration fee
Monday - Friday
8:15am - 11:15am
Mrs. Radford

Stretch Programs



Stretch Year Old Program

Stretch Classes (must turn 5 by September 1, and fully potty trained)

This class is for children who may have a late spring or summer birthday or may have just missed the cut off date for kindergarten. This class is also for children who may need more time to prepare for kindergarten before moving on to kindergarten.

To learn more, a meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 29th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Also, information about this Stretch Parent meeting is available on Bloomz under Growing Minds.

Stretch Program
Class
Stretch Classes

$385 per month with $100 registration fee **

Monday through Thursday
8:15am - 1:15pm
Mrs. Eckert
Monday through Thursday
8:15am - 1:15pm
Mrs. Woods

     After Care is not available for this class.

** Extended Day Class Available for Mrs. Eckert, Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Queiser and Mrs. Davis

Extended Day
Class
Monday through Thursday
1:15pm - 2:30pm
$100/month


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Current Classes

* If a class is marked out it is currently full, you may add your child to the waiting list for this class. If a class is open, you may enroll your child in this class. You may enroll your child in a class AND add them to multiple waiting lists.
School Year Class Name Status Teacher Age Days Time Tuition
2024-20252 Year Old M/W EarlyWaiting ListAllison Meeder2Mon Wed 8:30-10:30$200/mo
2024-20253 Year Old M/W AM LongWaiting ListRobin Long3Mon Wed 8:00-11:00$215/mo
2024-20252 Year Old M/W LateWaiting ListAllison Meeder2Mon Wed 10:45-12:45$200/mo
2024-20253 Year Old M/W PM DeWitt Pull-UpsOpen EnrollmentJill DeWitt3Mon Wed 11:30-2:30$215/mo
2024-20253 Year Old M/W ThomasWaiting ListJenn Thomas3Mon Wed 8:15-11:15$215/mo
2024-20253 Year Old T/TH AM ThomasWaiting ListJenn Thomas3Tue Thur 8:15-11:15$215/mo
2024-20253 Year Old T/Th Lunch Bunch LawrenceOpen EnrollmentJennifer Lawrence3Tue Thur 9:00-1:00$245/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep W/FOpen EnrollmentBethanie Rush4-5Wed Fri 8:15-1:15$250/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep Extended Day ClassWaiting ListLisa Queiser4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 09:00-1:15$325/mo
2024-2025Stretch Class WoodsWaiting ListSydney Woods4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 08:15-1:15$385/mo
2024-20252 Year Old T/Th LateWaiting ListAllison Meeder2Tue Thur 10:45-12:45$200/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep M, T, ThOpen EnrollmentMollie Reynolds4-5Mon Tue Thur 09:00-1:15$255/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep M-Th AMWaiting ListJenny Lindquist4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 08:00-11:00$275/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep Extended Day Class Christie (Petty)Open EnrollmentJodie Christie (Petty)4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 9:00-1:15$325/mo
2024-20253/4 Differing Abilities ClassOpen EnrollmentAimee Radford3-4Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 08:15-11:15$325/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep M-Th PMOpen EnrollmentAimee Radford4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 11:45-2:45$275/mo
2024-20252 Year Old T/Th EarlyWaiting ListAllison Meeder2Tue Thur 8:30-10:30$200/mo
2024-20254/5 year old Peer ClassWaiting ListAimee Radford4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 08:15-11:15$275/mo
2024-20253 Year Old T/TH AM DeWittWaiting ListJill DeWitt3Tue Thur 8:00-11:00$215/mo
2024-20253 Year Old M/W Lunch Bunch CliftonOpen EnrollmentMaria Clifton3Mon Wed 9:00-1:00$245/mo
2024-2025Xtended / After Care - Christie, Eckert, Woods,Reynolds, Queiser OnlyOpen EnrollmentJodie Christie (Petty)4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 1:15-2:30$100/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep M-Th PMOpen EnrollmentJenny Lindquist4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 11:30-2:30$275/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep M-Th AMOpen EnrollmentSusie Coats4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 08:00-11:00$275/mo
2024-20254/5 Year Old Kinderprep M-Th PMOpen EnrollmentSusie Coats4-5Mon Tue Wed Thur 11:30-2:30$275/mo
2024-2025Stretch Class EckertWaiting ListKerri Eckert5Mon Tue Wed Thur 08:15-1:15$385/mo

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

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P: (502) 376-0405
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