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Early Learning Center

Interested in our program?

Fill out an early registration form today!

With construction well underway, we are collecting some preliminary information from families with children 2 - 5 years old that have interest in our Early Learning Center so that we are better prepared to serve the community. Even though a family may complete an early registration form, doing so does not guarantee a spot for their child(ren) nor does it bind them to enroll. Completing a form shows your interest in our program and will grant you priority when we officially begin enrollment in early Spring. Click the link below to get started! 


https://forms.gle/xgiufmywfHmBacpcA


Want to know more about our center? Click here to view our FAQs!

Meet the Director

An Experienced and Motivated Educator

An Experienced and Motivated Educator

An Experienced and Motivated Educator

  Della Miller Micco has 25 years of experience in various leadership and teaching roles within early childhood education (ECE) and music education and holds a B.S. in Music Education/Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She previously coached ECE programs to quality improvement and accreditation and has held teaching and ma

  Della Miller Micco has 25 years of experience in various leadership and teaching roles within early childhood education (ECE) and music education and holds a B.S. in Music Education/Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She previously coached ECE programs to quality improvement and accreditation and has held teaching and management positions with Head Start, as a prevention educator, and as the owner of her own Kindermusik program. As the Director, Ms. Micco oversees all aspects of the development, daily operations, and future expansion of the Early Learning Center.

Early Learning Center Director, Della Micco

Della Miller Micco

An Experienced and Motivated Educator

An Experienced and Motivated Educator

Early Learning Center Director


dmicco@americaplace.com

(812) 850-2143

Words from the Director

An Experienced and Motivated Educator

Words from the Director

"I know the importance of high-quality early education, and I believe it is possible to offer an exceptional early education for children of working families and outstanding opportunities for the early childhood workforce"


"I have learned a great deal of the different models of early education and am excited and confident that all of the b

"I know the importance of high-quality early education, and I believe it is possible to offer an exceptional early education for children of working families and outstanding opportunities for the early childhood workforce"


"I have learned a great deal of the different models of early education and am excited and confident that all of the best from each of the best models can be combined at River Ridge to create a type of early childhood utopia"

Mission

The River Ridge Early Learning Center provides an extraordinary, progressive early childhood education where young children will spark and cultivate their natural curiosity and lifelong love for learning. 

Three children playing with wooden toys outdoors

Purpose

Three little girls, two of them are trying to look through a microscope

To support the workforce and businesses of the River Ridge Commerce Center by providing an exceptional early learning program for children.

WE ARE HIRING!

"Join our team"

We are looking to hire new staff members to help us fulfill our vision of creating a high quality early learning center. Please click here to learn more!

Our Staff

In order to provide the best high-quality care, we will employ qualified, degreed educators that will bring passion and experience into the classroom to transform the lives of their students. 


Check out our staff page!

Curriculum/Approach

We will utilize an emergent curriculum, with a project and play-based approach. Additionally, we will utilize leading research-based curricula as resources for provocation and inspiration of our studies. Our curriculum is developmentally-appropriate, and rich in literacy, mathematics, science, social-emotional skills and the creative arts. With our approach, children will develop their executive function skills, which will prepare them for kindergarten and life.

Indoor/Outdoor Environments

Indoor/Outdoor Environments

Child "surfing" a used tire

We will be using high-quality materials that are best suited to stimulate the minds, senses, and creativity of young children as they develop. This will include a multitude of natural and open-ended materials that research has proven to be best for young children. The above pictures are examples* of what materials we may offer students in our classrooms and outdoor play area. 

(*actual materials may differ from the examples shown)

Our Response to COVID-19

A heart within a child's hands within an adult's hands

We have the unique opportunity to be proactive in creating systems to keep our children, families, and staff safe and healthy. Below are many of the steps we will be taking:

  • Following all CDC and licensing guidelines
  • Low child to staff ratios
  • Small class sizes
  • Meals & snacks served in the classroom
  • Usage of disposable, recyclable dishes and utensils
  • Extended outdoor time
  • Drop-off and pick up procedures eliminate additional persons into the center.
  • Temperatures are taken upon entry.
  • Daily cleaning and sanitization of the center and its contents.
  • Children that become ill will be cared for in a private, sanitary, comfortable space until parents/guardians find alternate care.
  • Rotation of children’s learning materials 
  • All items chosen for the center are being carefully selected to ensure they can be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected.

Join our email list!

It's as easy as 1,2,3 and click, click! By filling out the first three fields below and checking the "Sign up" box, you will be added to the River Ridge Learning Center Email List, where you will receive monthly newsletters and occasional emails containing updates/news about our center. If you only want to submit a question, then leave the "Sign up" box unchecked. We aim to respond to questions within two business days of the submission date.

Non-discriminatory Policy


The River Ridge Early Learning Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

River Ridge Learning Center

 Office Location:

266 America Place Drive

Jeffersonville, IN 47130


New Site Location (opening Summer 2021):

401 River Ridge Parkway

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

admin@riverridgelearningcenter.org (812) 850-2143

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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