Basics
Language(s) supported are languages that the provider or staff members are able to communicate in with parents/guardians. This is not indicative of instruction language(s) and/or language-based curriculum at the program.
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Our Teachers
Heather Collier (Director) Hi, my name is Heather Collier and I have worked in the education field for 8 years. I have been married for 14 years and we have two daughters the ages of 13 and 7 and a dog named Bear. My hobbies include being outdoors, camping, and boating. I also love to read in my downtime. I graduated from Austin High School in 2009 and have my degree in Early Childhood Education. Madison Pruett (Lead Teacher) Hi, my name is Madison Pruett and I will be the lead preschool teacher in your teacher in your child’s classroom. I am recently married, my husband and I our foster two of my siblings, and we were recently licensed to adopt. A few of my hobbies adopt. A few of my hobbies include reading, playing any form of family game, and shopping. I have worked in the education filed for four years from being Title 1 instructor, preschool aide, and a preschool teacher. Along with working inside the school system I have also coached 1st-5th grade cheer and coach middle school track along with my husband. This will be my second year teaching preschool. I graduated from Scottsburg High School in 2020 and I received my Associates Degree in Elementary Education in May 2023 and I’m currently enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan for my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. My favorite part about being an educator is getting to work with many different types of children and helping their minds grow through learning, play, and finding out what each specific child needs to accomplish these things with support and a sense of belonging. Kailey Shafer ( Teacher Assistant) Hi, I’m Kailey Shafer! I’ll be in the classroom as an aide, and I’m so excited to be a part of this program, and helping your son/daughter on their education journey. My husband and I have been married for 6 years, and have two sons ages 5 and 3. When I’m not at school I enjoy spending time with my family, hanging out at our farm, or reading a good book. I graduated from Scottsburg High School in 2016, and plan to go back to school next year to finish my Bachelors degree in psychology. I’ve lived in Scott County most of my life, and can’t wait to see where this program can take us. It’s such a great opportunity for the youth in our community, and I’m thankful I get to be a part of it.
Philosophy
Our hours are from 7am-4pm and we teach the Brightwheel Curriculum and we also accept CCDF vouchers. Our Preschool program focus on preparing children for Kindergarten. Key components include literacy, mathematics, science. social and emotional development, problem-solving. Our early childhood education helps children grow in all development areas to gain the skills they will need as they go through life.
Location
We are located at the YMCA
About our program
Experience top-notch childcare at Scott County Family YMCA Jon Hill Registered Childcare Ministry in Scottsburg. Our program nurtures children in a welcoming atmosphere, fostering growth in various skills. With a hands-on approach, we bring learning to life, focusing on early development.