06/15/2026
Building strong writers actually starts at the art table by encouraging toddlers and preschoolers to add details to their art work. If they draw a house, encourage them to draw a flower bed in front of it. Then ask, what may be flying around a flower bed….. maybe a bee or a bird! Teach them to consider themes and details even during art work. They will be better writers because of it
06/04/2026
The Final PreK Field trip is in the books for the future class of 2039! Lots of laughs, giggles, and goodbyes! Kindergarten you better be good to them! Angels….. go before them and protect and keep them safe, encouraged, and supported!
05/30/2026
New School. Same Heart. Big Vision.
See you 8.1.26
05/29/2026
Last night, we celebrated our learners and sent 27 REALLY READY learners off to Kindergarten! The future is bright, and it started right here at CCLA! Congratulations to our graduates — Kindergarten, here they come! 🎓✨
P.S. Under those robes, these babies were DRESSSED!
Videos in our stories! Thank you to every parent, grandparent, friends and family that trusted your babies with us this year! Thank you to Antioch Baptist Church for your hospitality and for allowing us to use your beautiful sanctuary.
05/15/2026
Countdown to Graduation!
Caps on. Confidence up. Kindergarten, here they come! 🎓✨
Please join us for our PreK Graduation as we celebrate and send off the future class of 2039!
05/13/2026
For the month of May, CCLA proudly spotlights Jennifer Edge-Bates, our incredible Developmental Support Coach at both the Brainerd and South Terrace locations Jennifer has been such a valuable resource to our school community, helping assess students when parents or educators have concerns related to speech, developmental delays, behavioral challenges, or possible diagnoses.
She has graciously come to our school several times, offering guidance, support, and practical resources to both teachers and families. Her compassion, knowledge, and willingness to help ensure that our students receive the support they need to thrive.
Thank you, Jennifer, for partnering with us, advocating for children, and helping us create a stronger support system for every child at CCLA. We appreciate you more than words can express! 💙