INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis college announced Monday its plans for a free half-day preschool program.
Martin University is enrolling children between the ages of 3 and 4 for its Pre-K Care & Learning Center located on campus at 2186 N. Sherman Drive.
University officials said the "drop-in" program starts Sept. 9 with two sessions to choose from — one from 8 a.m. to noon and one from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Officials noted the program is free and open to the public.
The program features creative play and a research-based curriculum. It "balances teacher-directed and child-initiated learning that responds to each child’s learning style and builds on the child’s strengths and interests," according to a news release.
To register or for more information, contact Korrie Estes at 317-917-3960 or kestes@martin.edu. Those interested in registering will need to bring the child’s birth certificate, proof of residency, up-to-date immunization records and a photo ID of the parent or guardian.
“This free preschool program is another example of Martin’s commitment to families, education of all ages and desire to adequately prepare everyone for life-long learning,” said Dr. Sean Huddleston, Martin University president and CEO. “And, of course, if the preschool program helps our students as they juggle their education with family and work-life, we’ve accomplished multiple goals."
Martin University was founded in 1977 and is Indiana's only Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) of higher education.