Joyful Hearts
Joyful Hearts
Early Learning Center
Our mission is to provide quality, faith-based child care and services for the whole family.
Open Monday-Friday
6:30 am- 6:00pm
Fees: $26 a day for first child
$18 a day for additional children
Fees include quality childcare with structured learning programs, breakfast, lunch and snack following USDA Child and Adult Food Program guidelines.
Jr. Day Camp is available for school-age kids during summer and school breaks.
For more information or to arrange a tour of our facilities, please call us at 231-775-3898.
Jayne Foster, Director
11198 E. Division St.
Cadillac, Mi 49601
Phone: 231-775-3898
Fax: 231-775-2754
Email: joyfulhearts@emmanuelcadillac.org
Joyful Hearts is a service of Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Our Center is divided into six age levels and classrooms...
Infant ~8wks-18mos.
Young Toddler (YT)~1 1/2-2 1/2 yrs.
Older Toddler (OT) ~2 1/2-3 yrs.
3 yr old Preschool (PK3) ~3yrs.
4 yr old Preschool (PK4) ~4-5yrs
Joyful Kids~ 1st - 5th Grade
*Before and after school care for Franklin and Lincoln Elementaries and holiday breaks for all area schools.
Each classroom has age appropriate lesson plans that include a nice mix of free choice and structure time with stories songs, games, art and sensory experiences and learning activities to help your child develop socially, physically and cognitively.
Outside time and fresh air is important for all ages. Our playground has both commercial equipment and wide open grassy spaces that we take advantage of twice daily, weather permitting. We are fortunate to have the Church's Fellowship Hall available to us for large motor play when the weather doesn't cooperate.
In PK3 and PK4, we use a Christian Education Curriculum published by Concordia Publishing House. Each week we study a Bible story and verse. We also attend "Kid's Choir" with Emmanuel's choir director, enjoy "Chapel Time" with Emmanuel's Pastor, use afternoon art projects to reinforce the story and verse, pray at mealtimes and participate in special church events like Christmas programs and VBS.
We have a loving and qualified staff, who model and encourage positive relationships with one another. Our staff is continuosly improving themselves by attending classes, conferences, staff meetings and trainings in all areas of child development. All are certified in First Aid and CPR.
We benefit from a multi-generational experience through the Foster Grandparent Program provided by Catholic Human Services. These classroom aides are active, retired individuals who love children and still have much to teach.