REGISTERED MINISTRY

Wee Creations is a registered child care ministry with the state of Indiana. “Child care ministry”, for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means child care operated by a church or religious ministry that is a religious organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. As a registered ministry, we are required to comply with the state rules concerning sanitation and fire safety.
 

VOLUNTARY ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATIONS

 
May 2007: Accreditation by the National Lutheran Schools Association
Wee Creations Preschool is accredited by the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation program. This means we have worked hard to achieve the highest level of quality education possible, setting goals for student education and teacher qualifications.
 

April 2010: WCM met all CCDF provider eligibility standards

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program provides daycare financial assistance for families who are working or enrolled in school.

 

June 2011: WCM earned VCP Certification

The Voluntary Certification Program (VCP) is offered to all Indiana registered child cares that want to ensure that they are exceeding the basic health and safety needs of the children they serve.

 

February 2012: Paths to Quality, Level 2 Provider

Paths to QUALITY is Indiana’s voluntary quality rating and improvement system. This rating means we have successfully met Indiana’s requirements for creating an environment that supports children’s learning.
  • Level One: The health and safety needs of children are met.
  • Level Two: The environment supports children’s learning.
Level 2 providers demonstrate the commitment to improve program quality by: creating an environment that promotes learning; participating in ongoing training and professional development of our staff; consistent daily schedules and planned activities, including reading and literacy; increasing communication with families, including an annual family conference.

 

January 2015: Achieved Paths to Quality, Level 3 Provider

Level 3 programs demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary for planning appropriate activities and opportunities that lead children toward school readiness. Level 3 programs have made significant investments in the professional development of the staff, and they incorporate family and staff input into the program.

 

July 2019: On My Way Pre-K Provider

On My Way Pre-K awards grants to 4-year-olds from low-income families so that they may have access to a high-quality pre-K program the year before they begin kindergarten. Families who receive a grant may use the grant at any approved On My Way Pre-K program.  Wee Creations was the first program in Steuben County to be eligible for this program.