Expanding Young Minds, Building Bright Futures.

More Than Daycare

Building School Success

More Than Daycare

Building School Success

More Than Daycare

Building School Success
WE NURTURE THE MINDS THAT WILL SHAPE TOMORROW
WE NURTURE THE MINDS THAT WILL SHAPE TOMORROW
MISSION
Nurturing Minds Through Meaningful Learning
We provide a safe, nurturing, engaging, and academically enriched environment where every child is encouraged to learn, explore, and grow. We partner with families to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
VISION
Building Foundations for Lifelong Success
Our vision is to prepare children not only for kindergarten, but for continued success throughout their educational journey. We inspire curiosity, independence, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
PHILOSOPHY
Every Child Is Unique & Capable
We believe children learn best through purposeful play, hands-on experiences, exploration, structured learning, and positive relationships. We meet each child where they are while helping them build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive.
More than a Daycare
A Foundation for School Success
At Expanding Minds, learning begins early. Our children participate in developmentally appropriate academic activities designed to strengthen literacy, mathematics, language, problem-solving, independence, and school-readiness skills. As children progress, instruction is adapted to their individual abilities so they can continue to be challenged and grow.
Behind Every
Little Discovery
Since 2011, Expanding Minds Child Care has provided a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow. We combine the warmth and personal attention of child care with an intentional focus on early education and school readiness.
Our programs support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development while helping children build confidence, independence, creativity, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Meet our
DIRECTOR!
Paulette Batts-Richardson
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Join Expanding Minds
1
Safety
We create a safe environment where every child feels protected, comfortable, and cared for each day.
2
Education
We encourage learning through engaging activities that build strong foundations for growth.
3
Nurturing
We provide loving, attentive care that helps every child feel supported, valued, and encouraged.
4
Respect
We teach kindness, empathy, and respect while helping children build positive relationships.
5
Family Partnership
We partner with families to support each child’s learning, development, and continued success.
6
Individual Growth
We recognize each child’s unique abilities and encourage progress, confidence, and independence.
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Preschool
Pre-K
School-Age
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We had an amazing time at Expanding Minds Daycare, and I can’t stop Bragging about the staff, the place, and the care they give. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this is more than just a daycare it’s a nurturing, educational, and supportive community for both kids and parents.
The teachers are super warm, attentive, and really care about each child’s growth. They keep us in the loop with regular updates and photos, and they’re always happy to answer questions or give us feedback. I’ve seen such positive changes in my child – socially, emotionally, and academically – and I can’t thank the thoughtful curriculum and the genuine care the staff puts into every activity enough.
My son is currently in Pre-K 4, and thanks to the dedication and incredible teaching from the staff, he is already being evaluated to skip kindergarten and go straight into 1st grade. The way they’ve fostered his curiosity, independence, and love of learning is nothing short of remarkable. I’ve watched his confidence and skills blossom in such a short time, and I give full credit to the educators here.
Sharday Carson
My daughter REFUSES to go anywhere else!! And trust me ive tried! Only for a little more convenience! But Expanding minds is THE BEST DAY CARE around! Hands down!! We drive 30 mins everyday! 1hour round trip! She started at 3 months and will be 4years old soon!
The staff are more like family! And my daughter loves to go to school to see her friends and for her learning experience! They are very good at teaching the little ones and preparing them for school! And on top of all that the children get home cooked meals for breakfast and lunch! 10/10!
H.Jontae Johnson
Expanding minds childcare has been the best choice for my Kids. My daughter and son has been here for almost 2.5 years, the first day they walked in here they were not talking, but with the help of the teachers and staff they did an excellent job 👌 my kids are now talking well . Every day they are excited to go to school and play with their friends and teachers. It runs very professional and always makes the kids and parents feel welcomed, they also provide all the kids meals which is great 👍, they have a beautiful playground where the kids play . We are not hesitating to send our future baby there .



