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Why Choose Lawrence Township for Your Early Childhood Education?

Research shows a direct correlation between high-quality early learning and children's positive long-term outcomes in life, including increased educational attainment, healthier lifestyles, and more successful careers. NAEYC Accreditation helps teachers and other staff at early learning programs develop a shared understanding and commitment to quality. The accreditation process leads to increased staff morale, greater staff retention, and a more positive, energetic work atmosphere overall—enabling centers to provide a solid foundation for all children's success in life.
 

NAEYC Accreditation helps families recognize quality early learning programs and feel comfortable knowing that their children are receiving a high-quality, research-based education that will prepare them for future success. NAEYC Accreditation offers programs access to continuous quality-improvement , the latest research on best practices, training, technical assistance, visibility on family-focused search engines (including NAEYC’s own program search database), and much more.

Level 4 – National Accreditation

Level 4 programs are the highest rated programs and have demonstrated a commitment to the highest level of professionalism in high quality child care—achievement of a nationally recognized accreditation. Level 4 programs are managed by a provider or director who has volunteered to provide mentoring to others in the field.

We are excited to offer our Spanish speaking families the opportunity to maintain and grow in their child’s Heritage language and English through our One-Way Dual Language programing offered currently at ELC Winding Ridge and ELC Brook Park. The ability to read, write, listen, and speak in both languages has proven results in the success of students educational outcomes and career path. (Each year, MSD Lawrence graduates the most students in the state of Indiana with the Certificate of Multilingual proficiency and it all begins in Preschool and Kindergarten by building a strong bi-literacy foundation.) 

The MSD of Lawrence Township is proud to participate in state programs that support access to high quality Early Childhood Programming. 

Apply For FSSA Program    APPLY FOR CCDF    

View 36 week payment schedule for 2024-25

View 52 week payment schedule for 2024-25

Early Learning Centers

Early Learning Center students will be assigned to neighborhood schools identified by the ELC School Boundary Map at the time of Enrollment. Families will be notified by the office of Early Childhood when their request is approved.

For tour information please contact one of the Early Learning Centers directly:
Early Learning Center @ Amy Beverland 317-423-8214
Early Learning Center @ Brook Park 317-423-8215
Early Learning Center @ Mary Castle 317-423-8216
Early Learning Center @ Winding Ridge 317-423-8217

View the ELC Boundary Map

New families will need to create a Skyward Account. 

Skyward gives parents the ability to track their student’s progress throughout the year. Parents can see missing work, grades, attendance and discipline, as well as access to past report cards.

Complete the New Student Account Request Form to create a temporary Skyward account. An email will be sent to the email address provided that will include: A Username and Password Reset link, and link for the Parent/Guardian to access the Skyward New Student Enrollment Portal.

Create skyward Account

Already have a Skyward Login?

Log in using your Username and Password. Use the drop down arrow next to the house icon to choose New Student Enrollment. Select the tile for New Student Enrollment, then follow steps below to "enroll online."

Login to skyward family access

Click the button below to access EZChildTrack Parent Portal.

Click here for Kindergarten Readiness information from the Indiana Department of Education - English
Click here for Kindergarten Readiness information from the Indiana Department of Education - Spanish

Click here for Kindergarten Literacy Readiness from the Indiana Department of Education - English
Click here for Kindergarten Literacy Readiness from the Indiana Department of Education - Spanish

Click here for Kindergarten Math Readiness info from the Indiana Department of Education - English
Click here for Kindergarten Math Readiness info from the Indiana Department of Education - Spanish
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If you are interested in applying for a different Early Learning Center that is not your assigned neighborhood school please click here to complete the application. ( Applying for a different ELC than your neighborhood school does not guarantee placement in the elementary school).