School-Age Childcare near Elkhart, IA

Tutoring in Math

At Sylvan Learning, your child will build strong math foundations through personalized instruction that strengthens core skills, boosts confidence, and supports lasting success. We’ve perfected a highly-personal approach, tailoring lessons to your child’s specific needs, from addition and subtraction to fractions and decimals.

Tutoring in Writing

At Sylvan Learning, your child will experience significant growth in writing. We’ve perfected a highly personal approach, tailoring lessons to your child’s specific needs, from strengthening writing mechanics and mastering proper sentence structures to encouraging creative expression.

Drop-In Care

With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.

Before & After School

Get ready for a great start and finish to every school day. In our Before- and After-School Clubhouse for school-age students, we provide a mix of independent and organized activities, education and recreation, plus order and routine for their mornings and afternoons. This program focuses on: daily goal-setting, team-building exercises, healthy physical challenges, homework help, and community projects. We also offer flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule and additional opportunities during school breaks, holidays, and summer vacation. And there may be transportation to and from your elementary school. Ask the director for details.

School Age Enrichment

Our school age enrichment program is offered for children ages 5-10 on regular school days. Please contact the center for more details.

SAT Prep & College Readiness

At Sylvan Learning, your teen will master the skills needed to raise ACT® or SAT® test scores! Our test prep and college readiness experts use a combination of small-group instruction, independent learning, online resources and full-length practice tests to deliver real results!

Tutoring in Math

At Sylvan Learning, your child will build strong math foundations through personalized instruction that strengthens core skills, boosts confidence, and supports lasting success. We’ve perfected a highly-personal approach, tailoring lessons to your child’s specific needs, from addition and subtraction to fractions and decimals.

School Age Enrichment

Our school age enrichment program is offered for children ages 5-10 on regular school days. Please contact the center for more details.

School Age Care

Our school-age program provides a dynamic and engaging environment where children can continue learning and exploring after school. A variety of learning centers are set up to encourage free exploration and creativity. We offer homework assistance and guided support from our teachers to ensure students stay on track academically. Our space serves as an extension of the classroom, promoting both academic growth and personal development. When school is out, we offer extended care programs filled with fun activities and enriching experiences, providing a safe and nurturing environment for your child year-round.

Summer Care

Our STEAM-based summer camp combines fun and learning, using Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics to spark curiosity and critical thinking. With hands-on activities, exciting field trips, and special guest visits, campers engage in learning while building new skills and friendships. Whether exploring nature, working on creative projects, or collaborating on problem-solving tasks, your child will develop independence, gross motor skills, and a love for learning in a playful, dynamic environment. Every day is filled with adventure, creativity, and lasting memories.

Before & After School Care

Our after school program is designed to nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® in children ages 5 through 12. Your child can relax, make friends, get homework help and continue to learn while having fun as they explore creative expression, sports, technology, drama, music, games and more.

Summer Adventure Club

Make this the summer of “I did it!” At Summer Adventure Club, your child will explore, play and grow as an athlete, artist, engineer and more through hands-on activities that nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®.

School-Age Childcare Program

School Age

To us, it feels like our infants are running off to Kindergarten in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, we have the opportunity of continuing to care for our students and watch them grow even after they go off to Kindergarten in our School-Age Classrooms! In our school-age classrooms, we encourage our students to continue their social and academic development; before and after school, in the summer, and on days when their schools are closed. From field trips to fun daily activities, our students are engaged and excited during their time in our school-age program! Curious about transportation? We have you covered! Talk to your enrollment specialist or Director to learn more about the schools that we serve in your area.

Summer Care

From field trips to museums, parks, and splash pads to building volcanoes and parachutes in class, we have all of the fun in summer care. By the time summer gets here, your children will be begging to return to our summer program! Our Director staff puts so much time and effort into coordinating curriculum and fun into these few shorts weeks, and it definitely pays off. We have outdoor play areas and indoor gyms for use as well, and there is always a lesson woven into their activity so we can secretly keep learning while we’re having fun.

School Age

To us, it feels like our infants are running off to Kindergarten in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, we have the opportunity of continuing to care for our students and watch them grow even after they go off to Kindergarten in our School-Age Classrooms! In our school-age classrooms, we encourage our students to continue their social and academic development; before and after school, in the summer, and on days when their schools are closed. From field trips to fun daily activities, our students are engaged and excited during their time in our school-age program! Curious about transportation? We have you covered! Talk to your enrollment specialist or Director to learn more about the schools that we serve in your area.

Summer Care

From field trips to museums, parks, and splash pads to building volcanoes and parachutes in class, we have all of the fun in summer care. By the time summer gets here, your children will be begging to return to our summer program! Our Director staff puts so much time and effort into coordinating curriculum and fun into these few shorts weeks, and it definitely pays off. We have outdoor play areas and indoor gyms for use as well, and there is always a lesson woven into their activity so we can secretly keep learning while we’re having fun.

School Age

To us, it feels like our infants are running off to Kindergarten in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, we have the opportunity of continuing to care for our students and watch them grow even after they go off to Kindergarten in our School-Age Classrooms! In our school-age classrooms, we encourage our students to continue their social and academic development; before and after school, in the summer, and on days when their schools are closed. From field trips to fun daily activities, our students are engaged and excited during their time in our school-age program! Curious about transportation? We have you covered! Talk to your enrollment specialist or Director to learn more about the schools that we serve in your area.

Summer Care

From field trips to museums, parks, and splash pads to building volcanoes and parachutes in class, we have all of the fun in summer care. By the time summer gets here, your children will be begging to return to our summer program! Our Director staff puts so much time and effort into coordinating curriculum and fun into these few shorts weeks, and it definitely pays off. We have outdoor play areas and indoor gyms for use as well, and there is always a lesson woven into their activity so we can secretly keep learning while we’re having fun.

Infants

Babies develop at such an incredible pace, and it’s a joy to witness. They’re growing practically by the minute, whether we realize it or not. That’s why it’s essential to have your infant enrolled in an outstanding child care program, such as the Infant Program at Yellow Brick Road. Tummy time, as well as development of the senses and motor skills are all guided by our teachers in the most compassionate and encouraging way. Your child is just beginning to make sense of the world — we’re here to help them at their developmentally appropriate level. A daily routine is implemented to encourage your child’s working memory. Daily routines are also great because they help your child’s sense of prediction and expectation, as well as recognizing patterns. This provides stability and comfort to every child, and families also appreciate knowing what their young one is doing while at Yellow Brick Road. Our Infant Program not only provides exceptional care for your child, but it also gives you the peace of mind you’re looking for. Visit one of our child care centers to begin the enrollment process!

Explorers

The growth that happens during this stage is remarkable. Your child’s brain is developing rapidly, and each day brings new opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. This is why it’s important to choose more than basic child care. You want an environment that nurtures curiosity and supports healthy development. In our Explorers program, children begin building social-emotional skills through guided group interaction, learning how to engage with peers, build relationships, and work together. Intentional play is a core part of each day, blending creativity, movement, and learning in meaningful ways. Yellow Brick Road offers academic child care through the Creative Curriculum, providing research-driven activities that support early learning and development. With thoughtful guidance from teachers, children explore their world while building a strong foundation for future success.

Infants

Babies develop at such an incredible pace, and it’s a joy to witness. They’re growing practically by the minute, whether we realize it or not. That’s why it’s essential to have your infant enrolled in an outstanding child care program, such as the Infant Program at Yellow Brick Road. Tummy time, as well as development of the senses and motor skills are all guided by our teachers in the most compassionate and encouraging way. Your child is just beginning to make sense of the world — we’re here to help them at their developmentally appropriate level. A daily routine is implemented to encourage your child’s working memory. Daily routines are also great because they help your child’s sense of prediction and expectation, as well as recognizing patterns. This provides stability and comfort to every child, and families also appreciate knowing what their young one is doing while at Yellow Brick Road. Our Infant Program not only provides exceptional care for your child, but it also gives you the peace of mind you’re looking for. Visit one of our child care centers to begin the enrollment process!

Explorers

The growth that happens during this stage is remarkable. Your child’s brain is developing rapidly, and each day brings new opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. This is why it’s important to choose more than basic child care. You want an environment that nurtures curiosity and supports healthy development. In our Explorers program, children begin building social-emotional skills through guided group interaction, learning how to engage with peers, build relationships, and work together. Intentional play is a core part of each day, blending creativity, movement, and learning in meaningful ways. Yellow Brick Road offers academic child care through the Creative Curriculum, providing research-driven activities that support early learning and development. With thoughtful guidance from teachers, children explore their world while building a strong foundation for future success.