Creative Hands & Brilliant Minds

About Us

Caring for your child's future, one joyful day at a time.

Our Heart

Our Mission

At Creative Hands and Brilliant Minds, our mission is to provide excellent early education in a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment, where every child is valued, respected, and supported according to their individual needs. We promote the holistic development of our students through meaningful learning experiences, play, scaffolding, and an education grounded in values such as respect, equality, solidarity, friendship, and tolerance. Our commitment is to strengthen each child's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and communication skills, preparing them to become confident, independent, and successful lifelong learners through HighScope and Conscious Discipline.

Looking Ahead

Our Vision

To be an early learning center recognized for nurturing happy, confident, and independent children who are committed to their community, through a bilingual, inclusive education centered on holistic development. We aspire to create an educational community where families, educators, and children work together to foster a love of learning, respect for cultural and linguistic diversity, and the development of responsible citizens capable of facing the challenges of the future with confidence and strong values.

Our Team

Words From Our Director

Director of Creative Hands & Brilliant Minds
When you're looking for the right place for your child, what matters most is knowing that someone will truly see them, care for them, and love them while you're away. That's exactly what we've been doing for over a decade at Creative Hands and Brilliant Minds — and every morning a family entrusts us with their child, we receive it for what it is: a privilege. We believe the early years are the years that matter most. That's why we work with the HighScope Infant-Toddler and preschool curriculum — one of the most research-grounded in the field — and why we've maintained Paths to QUALITY Level 4, the highest rating, for 14 consecutive years. Behind that is a team of educators who keep growing and a way of working where every child learns through play, exploration, and connection with others. Here, children build confidence, empathy, curiosity, and readiness for what comes next — because they build it themselves, with us beside them and their family always at the center.
Marisol Mayorga
Director

Safety & Licensing

We meet Indiana FSSA standards with strict teacher-to-child ratios and trained staff.

Our Indiana Ratios

Infants 1:4
Toddlers 1:4
Preschool 1:10
Pre-K 1:10
School Age 1:16

FSSA License

License number available on request.

Recognized & Accredited

★ NAFCC Accredited ★ PTQ Level 4 On My Way Pre-K We Accept Vouchers Meals Included Bilingual Program