WELCOME TO INSPIRED MINDS

Growing Hearts.
Inspiring Minds.
Building Futures.

Where little learners feel safe, supported, and excited to explore their world through hands-on learning, meaningful routines, and plenty of play.

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♥ Learn • Play • Grow Every child. Every day.

OUR CHILDCARE COMMUNITY

A place to learn, explore, and belong.

At Inspired Minds Childcare Centers, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, loved, and encouraged to be curious. Our classrooms balance play, hands-on exploration, meaningful routines, and age-appropriate learning experiences.

We support the whole child — socially, emotionally, academically, and physically — while building strong relationships with families. Our goal is to help each child grow in confidence, independence, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.

OUR PROGRAMS

Growing with your child.

Thoughtfully designed care and learning experiences for every stage of early childhood.

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Infants

A warm, responsive environment centered on nurturing relationships, sensory exploration, early communication, movement, and individualized routines.

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Toddlers

Active learning for busy little explorers with opportunities for language growth, movement, sensory play, social skills, and growing independence.

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Two-Year-Olds

Hands-on learning that supports communication, self-help skills, friendships, creativity, routines, and the big developmental changes of age two.

Act 166: Our Younger Pre-K and Older Pre-K classrooms are Act 166 funded for eligible Vermont families.

HOW WE LEARN

Childhood should feel like childhood.

Learning at Inspired Minds happens through real experiences. Children create, investigate, build, move, ask questions, make friends, solve problems, and discover what they can do.

Hands-On LearningEarly LiteracySTEM & Discovery Creative ArtsSocial-Emotional SkillsSchool Readiness
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Explore. Create.
Discover. Get Messy.
Grow.

RAIN OR SHINE

Yes, your child might come home dirty.

And we think that is a wonderful sign of a day well spent.

Outside is a classroom, too.

We believe children need opportunities to connect with nature and experience the outdoors in every season. We head outside in the sunshine, rain, and snow whenever conditions are safe for play.

Children may dig in dirt, stomp through puddles, explore mud, play in snow, collect natural materials, and get messy. These experiences support sensory development, motor skills, creativity, problem solving, confidence, and connection with the natural world.

Family tip: Please send weather-appropriate clothing, shoes that can get dirty, and a change of clothes. Play first, clean up after!

FAMILIES ARE PART OF OUR TEAM

Strong relationships help children thrive.

We value open communication and meaningful partnerships with families. You know your child best, and we want you to feel welcomed, informed, and connected to your child's day and development.

OUR LOCATIONS

Find an Inspired Minds near you.

Interested in learning more about Inspired Minds, classroom availability, or our programs? Contact the location that works best for your family.

General Email:
inspiredmindschildcare@gmail.com

Essex Junction

📍 21 Essex Way, Suite 106
Essex Junction, VT

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Phone: 802-489-8053

Colchester

📍 42 Severance Green, Unit 101
Colchester, VT 05446

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM–4:30 PM

Phone: 802-878-5001

West Haven

📍 115 Main Road
West Haven, VT 05743

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

Phone: 802-309-0025