Philosophy
Creative Discovery Learning Center's program has been developed to provide rich and varied educational experiences to children. Our goal is to help children develop happy, healthy attitudes toward learning and to encourage high self-esteems. We achieve these goals by providing children with hands-on activities which are geared for each child's developmental level. We believe that these Play-based learning activities increases children's chances for success with literacy, academics, and future life-long learning — a journey into active learning!
State Licensed
Creative Discovery Learning Center is a private Child Care Center, regulated and licensed by the State of Michigan. Our State license number is DC470280085. Creative Discovery Learning Center is committed to providing high quality child care and to be in compliance with all State of Michigan regulations.
Background Checks
Creative Discovery Learning Center requires a criminal history check on its employees and volunteers. All employees and volunteers must have a criminal history background check prior to employment.
Credentials/Staff
Owner/Director Sharon VanOrd holds an extensive list of qualifications that brings a new level to the quality of a learning center. Her background includes:
Education
- BS degree — Child Development — MSU
- BS degree — Elementary Education — MSU
- Minor in Social Science — MSU
- MA degree — Elementary Education — U of M
- Certification — State of Michigan — Elementary Level — Pre K-8 — Early Childhood Specialization
Additional Training
- MLPP K-3 Training
- LETRS — Modules 1, 2, & 3
- PLaY
- Zoo-Phonics
- Member naeyc
Teaching Experience
- Teacher — Dexter Co-Op
- Director of Christian Education — Meadowbrook Congregation Church, Novi, MI
- Director/Teacher — Early Discovery Child Care, Novi, MI
- Preschool Teacher — Livonia Public Shcools
- Teacher — K and 1st grade — Gifted and talented
Community Service
- Classroom Volunteer grades 1 - 3 — Southeast Elementary — assisted students with math, reading, projects
- Girl Scout Leader; Troop Service Director
- PTO Volunteer — Southeast Elementary
- Community fund raiser
- Member Howell Chamber of Commerce
- PTO President at Three Fires Middle School 2007-2008 school year
For the benefit of the children we strongly believe that a quality Learning Center needs to have certified teachers working directly with the children, therefore Creative Discovery only employs teachers who are certified and hold degrees in Early Childhood Education.
All teachers and paraprofessionals at Creative Discovery are CPR and First Aid Trained and Certified for infants, children, and adults.
Our employees are committed to keeping their credentials current.
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