Vida Nueva Early Learning Ministry
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Babies & Toddlers · Bilingual

Our Program

A weekday program of Vida Nueva Church, year-round, for babies and toddlers from 8 weeks to 36 months — bilingual, faith-based early childhood education for Michiana families, built on the HighScope curriculum.

8 weeks – 36 months HighScope Year-round Indoor & outdoor play daily
Ages We Serve

Babies & toddlers, 8 weeks – 36 months

Care and learning shaped to each stage, at every child's own pace.

8 weeks – 12 months

Infants

Gentle, responsive care that nurtures bonding, the senses, and first discoveries.

12 – 24 months

Young toddlers

Active explorers growing in language, movement, and joyful independence.

24 – 36 months

Older toddlers

Curious learners building friendships, early skills, and a love of discovery.

Our Curriculum

Built on HighScope

Our program is built on the HighScope curriculum and aligned with Indiana's Academic Standards and Early Learning Foundations — a play-based, active-learning approach where children learn by doing, in a loving Christian environment.

Our philosophy

Areas of learning

Social & emotional development Language, literacy & communication Math Science & technology Social studies Creative arts Physical development & health Christian values
Program Goals

What we aim for every day

Play is the engine of learning, held within a warm and steady routine.

  • A balance between child-initiated learning and teacher-planned experiences.

  • Large-group, small-group, and individual instruction.

  • A variety of experiences at different levels, matched to each child's pace.

  • Rich interaction with other children and caring adults.

  • Flexibility combined with a dependable routine.

  • Play as the driving force of learning.

  • A blend of active and quiet, noisy and calm activities.

  • A happy, loving, Christian environment.

Daily Activities

A full, joyful day of learning

Each day weaves together many ways to grow — plus indoor and outdoor play.

Christian values Communication Creative expression Critical thinking Early literacy Health Math readiness Movement Music Phonemic awareness Problem solving Safety Science Sensory activities Social skills Social studies Writing Indoor & outdoor play

Ready to enroll your little one?

We'd love to meet your family and walk you through every step of enrollment.

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Mrs. Marisol Mayorga, Director · South Bend, Indiana · Michiana