What Makes Us great ?
A safe place to grow
Pitter Patter Playhouse values our families. Our job is to ensure that families are treated with dignity and respect and that our employees have open communication and open minds on a day-to-day basis. Every day is different-- some days are harder than others-- but we believe that if we work together as a team, we will continue to succeed. The overall goal for Pitter Patter Playhouse is to learn in a fun environment. Children need routines and structure, but also to know that their imaginations are key to the learning process. We want children to feel independent, empowered, accepted, and loved. Children learn through example, so we expect them to be the best role models that they can be!
the pitter patter promise
Pitter Patter Playhouse has provided a safe "home away from home" for our families since October 2016. Our children are encouraged to wonder, discover and grow through our play-based curriculum. We strive to give children the support and motivation needed to learn through their everyday activities and to help them to succeed to the greatest of their abilities. We vow to teach children through play and empower them to be themselves in
a safe and healthy environment.
one-on-one learning
Our team of dedicated teachers nurtures each child's creativity by encouraging their curiosity through movement and mental stimulation. We are able to help each child grow cognitively, socially and emotionally thanks to our smaller class sizes. Children are able to get more one-on-one time for watchful exploring and have all their questions answered with more detail. This means the kids also get to know each other and their teachers more closely, developing important social skills.
"If the children are our future, then there is no greater way to invest in the future than investing in our children."
-Dr. nirvadha singh
Infant -- Pre-K
Tuition Rates
$268
4 weeks to 1 year
$258
Military Discount
$100
Before and After School
$90
Military Discount
School Age
$268
1 year through 2 years
$258
Military Discount
$210
Summer Full-Time
$200
Military Discount
$262
3 years to School Age
Military Discount
$252
School Year Weather
$50 per day
$50 per day
$210 Christmas Break
Holiday Breaks
Meet Our Leaders
Michele Glatt
Owner - Director
Lacey Forthman
Owner - Director
Maddi Lark
Assistant Director
Kelsey Bellrichard
Curriculum Director
Itty Bitty 1
Welcome to our Itty Bitty 1 Classroom! This classroom is dedicated to our immobile infants, who are brand new to this crazy thing that we call life. In this room, we work on an infant’s basic developments like holding their heads up, rolling over, and sitting by themselves. Every infant is on their own schedule with feedings, diaper changes, and nap times - we also add the food option once your child is ready. All of this is communicated to us by YOU, as the parents. Through our Brightwheel app, we log all activities throughout the day, post pictures and videos, and answer all your questions and concerns. But be patient with us as we make sure that everyone’s needs are being met first and foremost! This classroom is licensed for 12 children and has a 5:1 ratio.
Itty Bitty's
Itty Bitty 2
Welcome to our Itty Bitty 2 Classroom! This classroom is dedicated to our more mobile infants—you know… the ones that are just getting the hang of this “moving” stuff. Infants typically transition into this classroom between 8-10 months old. These kiddos are learning how to crawl, stand, and play independently and in small groups. They also have a separate nap room with calming music and their own pack-n-play or small cot—this transition is communicated with you as we go. We also start offering table food in this classroom. Once your little one is ready for that big step, let us know and we will gladly share our menus for YOU to decide what you would like us to offer your child at breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. It can be as easy as “some, all, or none” and is completely your decision! The Brightwheel app continues through this classroom as we log daily activities, pictures, and videos. We still ask for some patience, as this classroom is licensed for 20 children between the separate nap and play rooms. Don’t you worry, our staff are pros at making sure schedules are met, sensory activities are implemented, and play times and nap times are to your liking! We are still at a 5:1 ratio here - and with it being a critical age for transitions like bottles > sippy; baby food > table food; and everything in between, you will enjoy having the extra staff that are willing to go above and beyond to make it easiest on everyone!
Waddlers
Welcome to our Waddler 1 & Waddler 2 Classrooms! As your child gets bigger, so does their imagination and sense of adventure. These classrooms are set up for the movers and the shakers—the one to two-year-old’s that are over being cooped up in one room and are ready to explore. The Waddler rooms contains everything needed for art projects, imaginative play, and so much more. These kiddos then get to escape their four walls a couple of times a day for some gross-motor activities in our indoor gym—which consists of a large, open area to get their wiggles out, play on age-appropriate climbers, and have so much room to drive their cars and trucks around. Let’s not forget all the walks and playground time that they get to enjoy when weather permits. These kiddos take 1 nap a day after lunch time to rest their brains and bodies to get ready to go for round 2 in the early afternoon. We encourage communication through both words and sign language for these children to better express their feelings. Both classrooms are licensed for 10 children and are at a 5:1 ratio. Get ready for all the Brightwheel updates, videos, pictures, and learning objectives—because coloring at age 1 has many more developmental qualities than you could imagine and we are here to help show you!
Toddlers
Welcome to our Toddler 1 , 2 & 3 Classrooms! If you think exploring at 18-months is necessary, wait until you check out this space! These Tod’s get to take advantage of our gym and playground; not to mention that they have a classroom FULL of sensory bins and age appropriate toys for imaginative play. Continuing with the scheduled breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, as well as the 1 nap a day, this room is ready for small group activities, free play, and circle time where they will continue to work on the basics like colors, numbers, letters, and shapes. As vocabulary grows, we encourage feelings by continuing to say sorry, please, and thank you. You can always hear songs coming from the classroom and the incredible dance moves taught on the weekends by YOU through picture and videos on the Brightwheel app. Don’t forget, we are still here to answer any questions or concerns that you may have throughout the day. Just shoot your child’s teacher a message through the app and wait patiently for their reply (we might be in the middle of an art project and don’t have enough clean hands to type back just yet)! These classrooms are still licensed for 10 children with a 5:1 ratio.
Preschool
Are you ready to learn about our Pitter Patter Preschool Program?! Remember, we are your neighborhood Playschool-- and boy do we PLAY! While everything throughout our center is learned through hands-on play and activities, the Preschool Program is where we do some our best work when it comes to early learning curriculum. Our 2-4 Preschool groups follow the same curriculum, but it is catered to their specific abilities. We are so fond of letting our little friends explore outside of the classroom that we allow them to rotate between 3 different spaces to help keep things interesting—Gym, Curriculum and open play. They can have the best of all worlds - developing fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and cognitive skills. But that is just the base to working on social and emotional development, learning how to treat others, and using our manners. This program is a 10:1 ratio, with children interacting with 10 (small group) to 20 (large group) peers at a time.
PITTER PATTER PLAYSCHOOL
Welcome to Pitter Patter Playschool! We have up to 6 groups of 10 children—our Juniors and Seniors. We continue with rotating classrooms; only these rooms consist of Study Hall (curriculum), the Playroom (imaginative play and gross motor activities), and Art & Sensory. While the teachers stay in their respective rooms, the children rotate throughout the day. This way, children get a good handle on different teaching styles but the teachers all work together to handle behaviors and parent communication. Mrs. Kendra (Pre-K Program Coordinator) brings her many years of experience to us by making sure that milestones are met and communicating with YOU if she feels that there are things that we could work together on for your child. Her fresh ideas make learning so fun and she is a favorite to many! She works directly from the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines to be sure that children are on the road to success. These classrooms are licensed for 10 children at a time and it is a 10:1 ratio.
Pre - Kindergarten
Last but not least is Pitter Patter Playground—our before- and after-school program. We split these children into 2-3 groups to keep children engaged, whether that be using their minds for S.T.E.M., arts and crafts, reading, or just catching up with friends. Your child’s teachers keep the days light and fun with field trips in the Summer and indoor “Minute-to-Win-it” games in the Winter. Don’t forget about their fundraisers for charities, outdoor family movie nights, and Halloween costume contests (complete with trophy)! This program can hold up to 45 children with a 15:1 ratio and will bus to and from Pettigrew, Discovery, and Frontier Elementary. Our program is also open all day during scheduled school closures to ensure our families can continue to work with peaceful minds.
School Age
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Employment Opportunities
Pitter Patter Playhouse is always seeking qualified teachers to work with us in a fun environment. We strive to create a better future for our employees. It's not just a job, it's a way to make a difference in the lives of children. Clink the link to apply with us today!
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Health Insurance
- employer coverage-
Paid holidays
AFLAC benefits
Accrued PTO
Retirement IRA
-employer matched contributions-
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Benefits
Flexible Scheduling
Fun Work Environment
Positive Management
Free or Reduced Child Care
Competitive Wages
Direct Deposit
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At Pitter Patter Playhouse, the children we care for and their families become our greatest friends. Each member of our team is qualified, well trained and loves to be here with our kiddos. We encourage and empower the kids through play, movement, and positive guidance! Contact us on Facebook or email to learn more about enrolling your kiddo in our child care program!
Cameras are set up in every classroom, as well as on the outside play area and the parking lot. They are not live view for our families, but footage is available if you have any questions or concerns.