Welcome to Explore and Grow Christian Learning Center.
We are a "growing by loving" ministry of Kentwood Community Church, serving families with children between the ages of 2½ and twelve.

Welcome to Explore and Grow Christian Learning Center.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. -Matthew 22:37

Welcome to Explore and Grow Christian Learning Center. We are a "growing by loving" ministry of Kentwood Community Church, serving families with children between the ages of 2½ and twelve.

Welcome to Explore and Grow Christian Learning Center Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. -Matthew 22:37

What We Do

A world of wonder, ready to be explored, awaits your child! We strive for excellence in how we nurture each child to grow and learn within a Christian learning environment that meets your child’s unique needs. Contact us today to set up a tour and explore our safe and inclusive environment, rich curriculum and experiential learning methods.

We are licensed by the State of Michigan and fulfill all of their requirements.

Proverbs 22:6
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Our desire is to REACH all people as we ENGAGE needs in the community, AWAKEN spiritual growth and LAUNCH everyone into service as modeled by Jesus. We aspire to be REAL!

Explore and Grow Christian Learning Center exists to:
  1. Support families by providing quality childcare and preschool in a safe and nurturing environment.
  2. Present a child-centered curriculum that encourages children to be active participants in the learning process by exploration of a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities and materials.
  3. Promote the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth of the child.
  4. Provide an atmosphere that is safe and positive where children can develop a good sense of self and healthy relationships with many types of people.

What is Reggio Emilia?
Imagine an environment that encourages children to lead their own learning by following their curiosity and interests...

...where nature, inspired play, and an inclusive environment each play a role in your child's learning. Find out more about our approach.

What is Reggio Emilia? Imagine an environment that encourages children to lead their own learning by following their curiosity and interests...

...where nature, inspired play, and an inclusive environment each play a role in your child's learning. Find out more about our approach.

“I was so reluctant when he first started pre-school but because of your genuine kindness, constant patience, and living for God, I was relieved. You have been an extreme blessing to our family.”

-Mom R.

“I have called many preschools and most did meet our needs or I did not feel comfortable with them. I was very excited after my tour and we have decided to send our three year old there in the fall.”

-Mom S.

“They do so much with the kiddos: playing outside, gym, awesome art projects, alphabets, Spanish, cultural club, bible, circle times, reading, music, etc. Field trips! Holiday programs. It is a wonderful place.”

-Mom A.

“Thanks, again, so very much for letting us come even for just the one day!! Elli enjoyed seeing her much loved teachers, just a few ‘old’ friends and making new friends!! E&G is da-best!!!”

-Mom J.

“I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! It is fantastic. My son attended a different daycare for a year and I was not thrilled. Felt the Holy Spirit leading me a different way and I heard about Explore and Grow. The staff is amazing!… You will NOT regret it.”

-Mom A.

Find the Right Pack

Every child has a unique set of needs; we strive to have a classroom that will meet those needs. The above animals represent just half of our class levels. Find the right match for your child, and the strong, Michigan-based animals that represent those classes here.

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2 weeks ago
Tumble Time

We LOVE Tumble Time! Miss Anne comes every Thursday afternoon...sign up for gymnastics if your little one doesn't already participate!

Explore & Grow is another awesome center we partner with. What an amazing group of kiddos who work hard and have fun each week. It’s so exciting to see how much the kids have learned and progressed ... See more

3 weeks ago

Explore & Grow is open today!

If we were to need to close due to weather it would be posted here in Facebook, on WZZM 13 and WOOD TV 8.

Schedule a Tour

Jesus Loves Me Our Family Tree Play Time! Brush! Brush!

We’d love to show you around our facility and see some of our staff and students in action…the foxes don’t bite!

Click here and we can set up a time for you to wander!

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