Nurturing Growing Minds

A place for little minds to grow educational and faith based.

Program Type
Family Child Care

Basics

Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Language(s) Supported
English
Ratio
1:6 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly and Weekly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based
Nurturing Growing Minds is a faith-based childcare.

Our Teachers

Deborah Bradley, Director Deborah a minister, wife and a mother of three daughters. started working as a childcare provider at the age of 19 years old in 2011. She first started working as a toddler teacher at First Yogis Kiddie Kare. Deborah worked at several other centers and went on to obtain her associate’s degree in health and human services in September 2023, she also obtained her certification as a CNA in 2019 and on the road to obtaining her CDA and bachelor’s degree in human services. Deborah believes that hands on activities with the children helps the teacher and child develop a close relationship with each other.

Achievements

Experience with infants and toddlers
Experience with preschool age
Experience with school age
18+ credits
Health and Human Services
Applied Science
CPR/First Aid
Infant Safe Sleep

Philosophy

At Nurturing Growing Minds, we believe that when the children are engaged with their environment and teachers that amazing things happen in the classroom. We also believe that the children spiritual being is important we assist parents by offering appropriate religious and early childhood learning that prepares the children for a productive future. We also embrace diversity and celebrate the unique backgrounds, cultures and beliefs of each child and family.

Location

Up the street from Henry Ford hospital and Motown Museum.

About our program

At Nurturing Growing Minds in Detroit, children thrive in a loving setting where they learn and grow. Our unique focus on faith-based values sets us apart. We foster children’s development through fun activities that enhance their skills and nurture their emotional well-being.

Rhythm of the Day

  • 8:00-8:45
    Arrival wash hands/free play
  • 8:45-9:00
    breakfast/clean up
  • 9:00-9:20
    wash hands/potty/change diapers
  • 9:20-9:45
    Circle time/prayer
  • 9:30-10:00
    small group activities
  • 10:00-10:30
    outside play/free play
  • 10:30-11:00
    potty/diaper changes/story time
  • 11:00-11:30
    wash hands /lunch
  • 11:30-12:00
    cleanup/change diapers/potty/wash hands/lullabies
  • 12:00-2:30
    naptime
  • 2:30-3:00
    change diapers/potty/wash hands/snack time
  • 3:00-3:30
    afternoon circle time
  • 3:30-4:00
    outside play/free play
  • 4:00-4:30
    wash hands/bathroom/diaper change
  • 4:30-5:00
    sensory play
  • 5:00-6:00
    choice time/prepare to go home

2025 -2026 Holidays/daycare closed

  • Nov 27-28
    Thanksgiving
  • Dec 24-26
    Christmas
  • Jan 1
    New year
  • Jan 19
    Martin Luther King day
  • Feb 16
    Presidents day
  • May 25
    Memorial Day
  • June 19
    Juneteenth
  • July 4
    independence day
  • September 7
    labor day
  • oct 12
    Columbus day
  • nov 11
    veterans day

Admissions

  1. Explore our website We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

  2. Tour our program Come see what makes Nurturing Growing Minds unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

  3. Submit an Enrollment Application If you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option if not available, you can message the program director.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Deborah Bradley
Program Director