About
We believe all children deserve a high-quality education that encourages them to think critically, get along with others, and set a path toward a productive future.
Each year, we serve a racially and socioeconomically diverse population of children, youth, and families with programs and services across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
Together, we transform lives and help build brighter futures.
Mission
Learning Grove develops and supports innovative quality learning experiences that empower children, youth, and families across diverse communities.
Vision
We envision a world where all children and youth reach their
full potential, and all families thrive.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At Learning Grove, we are striving to be anti-racist in thought, deed, and action:
- We stand against all policies, attitudes and behavior that are barriers to love for all people.
- We humble ourselves when we acknowledge and correct our racism.
- We value and accept our children, youth, families and staff as individuals. We celebrate our differences.
- We embrace our ethical responsibility to advance equity and overcome racism.
Explore our 2022 Annual Report here.
Our Approach to Early Education
We are so much more than a daycare; we provide high-quality care based on healthy age-based learning that is informed by research and expertise. Our approach equips children with the social, emotional, and communication skills needed for success in school and beyond.
Learning Grove’s philosophy and classroom curriculum center on the constructivist theory; that is, that children initiate much of their own learning through exploration and play. Our learning environments are carefully prepared by the teacher based on their knowledge of the developmental level of the class as well as individual children. Our teachers are skillful in making comments or asking questions that encourage children to expand their thinking, and they continually assess and document children’s learning and interests.
Research has shown us that the strongest indicators of quality early childhood programs are ratios and the education and experience of the teachers. Learning Grove centers offer the lowest staff to child ratios, and our teachers have an empathic approach to children’s growth and development.
Because parents are their child's first and best teachers, family engagement is at the core of all we do. The family is our foundation and our starting point for developing services and program content.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Mike Hammons
Vice President of Advocacy
mhammons@learning-grove.org
Our Board Members
Drew Tilow
President
Marcia Sherman
Vice President
Dan Driscoll
Treasurer
Tyran Stallings
Secretary
Katriece Barrett
(nee Carter)
Lori Zombek
Alison Zimmerman
Amy Cheney
Ashleigh Dubois
Becky Kosina
Bob Keppler
Carolyn Krisko
Davette Shorter
Josh Ruth
Justin Knappick
Karen Floyd
Karen Hurley
Laura Guggenheim
Manny Hernandez
Michael Huwel
Raymond Gaddis
Sally Moomaw
Steve Tracy
Tiffany Shiver
Join Our Team
Learning Grove is so much more than a job – it is truly a center for personal and professional growth while supporting our community’s children and families. Voted 2022 and 2023 Top Workplaces in Greater Cincinnati.
