The Growing Tree Nursery School

The Growing Tree Nursery School We are a JOYFUL community of inspired teachers, children and families! We know that children learn best through playful experiences.

We offer a fun, creative, and cozy home like space in the Ravenswood neighborhood in Indianapolis. We know that children learn best when there are secure attachments and loving connections. Children are with the same primary care giver throughout their time with us, although we are very collaborative and spend lots of time together as a large group with mixed ages as well. We foster healthy intera

ctions within our daycare community, our community of families, our neighborhoods, as well as an awareness of protecting and respecting our natural world. We are careful observers and thoughtful facilitators ensuring each child is respected,challenged, and met where they are. We know that healthy bodies are crucial to having healthy minds. We provide fresh, delicious hearty meals and snacks. We spend as much time possible outdoors. We offer a beautiful tree lined back yard with many opportunities for exploration. We also take walks to the park and offer field trips around the city. Our indoor classrooms provide comfortable, visually pleasing spaces to create art, build towers, read books and hear stories, dance to music, gather in groups, have personal space, prepare meals, cuddle, experiment, ask question, solve problems, resolve conflicts, pretend play and all that is the beauty and wonder of childhood!

A space where children are unhurried, have predictable rhythms and plenty of time to explore.  Children feel safe, groun...
04/11/2026

A space where children are unhurried, have predictable rhythms and plenty of time to explore. Children feel safe, grounded and seen.

Simple playthings and time in nature provide so much wonder and opportunity for discovery.

We start the art studio space very very simple. The children become acquainted with the space. We observe. Add materials...
03/28/2026

We start the art studio space very very simple. The children become acquainted with the space. We observe. Add materials bit by bit. Then, the magic happens. Children become inspired. They ask for things. “I need tape!” And so it goes. We build upon it. We ask questions, we challenge, we add skills, we offer inspiration, etc. They become so engaged and so empowered and so creative. Lovely to behold.

Big kid/spring break/past children join us in a delightful sharing of space.
03/20/2026

Big kid/spring break/past children join us in a delightful sharing of space.

03/11/2026
New spring yard. Growing feet touching the earth with new discoveries and new skills. Rediscovering playthings, spotting...
03/10/2026

New spring yard.

Growing feet touching the earth with new discoveries and new skills.

Rediscovering playthings, spotting seeds and buds falling and floating, chorus of birds and we can hear that the woodpeckers are back, first found worm!

Space to run and shout, and endless things to discover.

A heavy spool to push, wagons to pull, a cozy blanket for relaxing. Tornado siren testing and helicopter overhead!

Winters can be long, with young children indoors, but the spring is so exulting!

Open spaces, enriching experiences, predictable rhythms. Not overstimulation.   Enrolling now!  Message to schedule a to...
12/09/2025

Open spaces, enriching experiences, predictable rhythms. Not overstimulation. Enrolling now! Message to schedule a tour.

Predictable rhythms, open spaces, attentive caregivers, rich experiences. Not overstimulation. Enrolling now!  Message t...
12/09/2025

Predictable rhythms, open spaces, attentive caregivers, rich experiences. Not overstimulation.

Enrolling now! Message to schedule a tour a secure a spot.

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Indianapolis, IN
46240

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(317) 993-6281

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