About
We believe all children deserve a high-quality education that encourages them to think critically, get along with others, and set a path toward a productive future.
At Learning Grove, extraordinarily dedicated women and men innovate and advocate for our children, parents, and community as they deliver excellence in practices and programs. When we work together as one—invested in far-reaching, high-quality early childhood education—we lift up the whole community. Each year, we serve a racially and socioeconomically diverse population of nearly 7,000 children, youth, and families with programs across Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio.
Together, we transform lives and help build brighter futures. Together, we thrive for lifelong success.
Our Mission
Learning Grove develops and supports innovative quality learning experiences that empower children, youth, and families across diverse communities.
Vision
We envision a world where all children and youth reach their
full potential, and all families thrive.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We envision a world where all children and youth reach their
At Learning Grove, we are striving to be anti-racist in thought, deed,
and action:
- We stand against all policies, attitudes and behavior that are
barriers to love for all people - We humble ourselves when we acknowledge and correct our
racism. - We value and accept our children, youth, families and staff as individuals. We celebrate our differences.
- We embrace our ethical responsibility to advance equity and
overcome racism.
- We stand against all policies, attitudes and behavior that are
Our Approach to Education
We are so much more than a daycare; we provide high-quality care based on healthy age-based learning and informed by
research and expertise. Our approach equips children with the social, emotional, and communication skills needed for
success in school and beyond
Learning Grove’s philosophy and curriculum center on the developmental constructivist theory: children learn through play and make sense of the world through being actively engaged in the learning process. The teacher’s goal is to help children become autonomous problem solvers. Learning Grove’s constructivist framework helps children in the acquisition of age-appropriate concepts and skills as well as supporting the development of critical thinking skills, equipping them for lifelong success.
The Learning Grove teacher’s goal is to help every child become an independent problem solver, and our educational approach guides children in building age-appropriate concepts and skills as well as supporting the development of critical thinking skills, equipping them for lifelong success.
Our philosophy and curriculum center on the developmental constructivist theory: children learn through play and make sense of the world through being actively engaged in the learning process. All of our programs use developmentally appropriate curriculum, mandate low teacher-to-child ratios, value and encourage diversity among children and staff, and partner with families in support of each child’s optimal development.
Meet Our Leadership Team
We are so much more than a daycare; we provide high-quality care based on healthy age-based learning and informed by
research and expertise. Our approach equips children with the social, emotional, and communication skills needed for
success in school and beyond
Mike Hammons
Vice President of Advocacy
mhammons@learning-grove.org
Our Board Members
Drew Tilow
President
Marcia Sherman
Vice President
Carolyn Krisko
Treasurer
Tyran Stallings
Secretary
Katriece Barrett
(nee Carter)
Lori Zombe
Alison Zimmerman
Amy Cheney
Ashleigh Dubois
Becky Kosina
Bob Keppler
Dan Driscoll
Davette Shorter
Josh Ruth
Justin Knappick
Karen Floyd
Karen Hurley
Laura Guggenheim
Manny Hernandez
Michael Huwel
Laura Guggenheim
Raymond Gaddis
Sally Moomaw
Steve Tracy
Tiffany Shiver
Join Our Team
Learning Grove is so much more than a job – it is truly a center for personal and professional growth while supporting our community’s children and families. Voted 2022 Top Work Places in Greater Cincinnati.
