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Our Story
The story of Panther’s Den Learning Center did not begin with a business plan or a dream of owning childcare centers. It began with one little girl—and a family’s desire to provide a safe, loving place for a child in need. When Danielle answered God’s call to become a foster parent, our family had no idea how deeply that decision would change our lives. We simply wanted to love and care for a child who needed a place to call home. Through that fostering journey, God connected us with a family working toward reunification. We were blessed to walk alongside them, pray with them, encourage them, and witness God bring healing and restoration in ways only He could. That experience changed our family forever. It inspired us to open our first childcare center—not only to care for children, but also to support parents, strengthen families, and create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, loved, and encouraged to grow. What began as one center has grown into multiple Panther’s Den Learning Center locations serving children and families throughout our community. Along the way, we have continually seen God’s hand through His provision, guidance, and faithfulness. Our journey has not been without challenges. There have been seasons of uncertainty and moments when we wondered how everything would come together. Through every season, however, God has remained faithful and continued to open doors that no one else could open. We are deeply grateful for every child and family entrusted to our care. We are also thankful for the dedicated teachers, caregivers, directors, and staff members who serve beside us. Their compassion, hard work, patience, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day. At Panther’s Den Learning Center, childcare is more than a business—it is a calling and a ministry of love. We are honored to partner with families, nurture children, and provide places where young lives can learn, grow, and thrive. We are grateful for every blessing, every lesson, and every person God has placed along this journey. We know none of this would be possible without Him or without the incredible team He has surrounded us with. To God be all the glory. |
A PLACE FOR LOVE, FAITH, AND LEARNING!
We believe that every child who needs childcare should have a place of love, faith, and learning. Children in our care will form loving relationships with caring staff as they wonder, discover, and interact with other children. We believe that problem-solving helps a child's positive self-image, so we will encourage children to try to figure out solutions according to their developmental abilities. We also believe that every child is a unique creation of God and we will strive to treat each child as an individual.
Our program makes use of many play and learning materials that help children gain confidence in their abilities. We promote creativity, teamwork, self-control, and self-expression. Our curriculum will focus on early literacy skills, early science and math experiences, music and art exploration, motor skills, and self-care skills.
We believe that every child who needs childcare should have a place of love, faith, and learning. Children in our care will form loving relationships with caring staff as they wonder, discover, and interact with other children. We believe that problem-solving helps a child's positive self-image, so we will encourage children to try to figure out solutions according to their developmental abilities. We also believe that every child is a unique creation of God and we will strive to treat each child as an individual.
Our program makes use of many play and learning materials that help children gain confidence in their abilities. We promote creativity, teamwork, self-control, and self-expression. Our curriculum will focus on early literacy skills, early science and math experiences, music and art exploration, motor skills, and self-care skills.
KEY FEATURES OF OUR PRE-K CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
With mind, body and developmental skills growing at a rapid pace, a child is excited to learn more! Our programs are designed to keep up with a child’s boundless need to absorb information and develop new skills. We provide each child with the environment, nutrition, safety, and tools they need to keep their active minds growing and learning.
Knowing your child is safe is crucial to your peace of mindSAFETY
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What Our Panther’s Den Family Says
At Panther’s Den Learning Center, our families and team members are at the heart of everything we do.
Their trust, encouragement, and kind words remind us why this work is so meaningful.
We are honored to be part of each child’s village and grateful for every family and staff member who makes Panther’s Den such a special place.
“Thank You, God, for Panther’s Den. You are my child’s village!” 🙏💙
— Kristyn F.
“Y’all do wonderful work there.”
— John W., Great-Grandfather of A.N.
“Thank you for everything you ladies do every day.” ✨💜
— Tere R.
“Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”
— Erin H.
“Thankful for you ladies.” 🌸
— Raquel R.
“I love this team of mine!” ❤️
— Sarah S.
"Thank you!” 😌
— Reagan B.
“The best!” ❤️
— Courtney S.
We are thankful for every kind word shared by our Panther’s Den family. It is a privilege to care for your children, support your families, and work together to create a safe, loving place where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
At Panther’s Den Learning Center, our families and team members are at the heart of everything we do.
Their trust, encouragement, and kind words remind us why this work is so meaningful.
We are honored to be part of each child’s village and grateful for every family and staff member who makes Panther’s Den such a special place.
“Thank You, God, for Panther’s Den. You are my child’s village!” 🙏💙
— Kristyn F.
“Y’all do wonderful work there.”
— John W., Great-Grandfather of A.N.
“Thank you for everything you ladies do every day.” ✨💜
— Tere R.
“Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”
— Erin H.
“Thankful for you ladies.” 🌸
— Raquel R.
“I love this team of mine!” ❤️
— Sarah S.
"Thank you!” 😌
— Reagan B.
“The best!” ❤️
— Courtney S.
We are thankful for every kind word shared by our Panther’s Den family. It is a privilege to care for your children, support your families, and work together to create a safe, loving place where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
DAILY ACTIVITIES IN OUR PRE-K CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
SECURITY
- Electronic Security: Coded entries so only authorized visitors may enter the facilities
- Hiring Process: All staff undergo extensive state-mandated background checks
- Front Desk: Our front desks are always staffed so that watchful eyes are supervising each facility, ensuring authorized entries only
- Security Cameras: Every classroom in our facilities has security cameras that are monitored at the front desk. The owners and staff can easily observe classroom activities throughout each day. Families can login to a secure, password-protected website to check in on their child periodically
Our programs emphasize the development of every aspect of rapidly growing Pre-K students through our whole-child approach! We facilitate Brain/Cognitive, Social, Emotional, Physical and Behavioral Development, while aiding in the enhancement of communication, language and literacy skills.
BRAIN & COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT At the successful conclusion of our Pre-K Program, each child will:
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Lasting friendships are formed daily
With the aid of our highly skilled teachers, each child will:
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Playtime helps kids develop a healthy attitude towards wellness
Through a blend of engaging activities both inside and outside of the classroom, each preschooler will:
BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT
Engaging activities encourage imaginations to flourish
Before moving on to kindergarten, we’ll ensure that each child:
COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE & LITERACY
The art of expression is vital to a child’s development
By the successful conclusion of our Pre-K Program, each child will:
BRAIN & COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT At the successful conclusion of our Pre-K Program, each child will:
- Understand and describe relationships using quantity and number; and communicate about distance, weight, and dimensions
- Sort, order, classify and create patterns
- Explore spatial relationships; understand shape concepts; and use mathematical problem solving
- Demonstrate scientific inquiry skills and communicate scientific ideas clearly
- Demonstrate understanding of family, and their own culture and ethnicity, geography, and community economics
- Participate in dance, visual arts, voice and drama while exploring the use of instruments and objects to express creativity
- Demonstrate awareness of cause and effect; use prior knowledge to build new knowledge; demonstrate problem-solving skills
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Lasting friendships are formed daily
With the aid of our highly skilled teachers, each child will:
- Develop self-awareness
- Engage in self-expression
- Demonstrate strategies for reasoning and problem-solving
- Increase capacity for self-control
- Develop relationships with adults
- Develop relationships with peers
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Playtime helps kids develop a healthy attitude towards wellness
Through a blend of engaging activities both inside and outside of the classroom, each preschooler will:
- Practice safe, healthy habits
- Participate in activities related to nutrition
- Demonstrate an awareness of the body in space and its relationship to objects in space
- Use senses to explore the environment and process information
- Demonstrate gross motor skills
- Demonstrate fine motor skills
BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT
Engaging activities encourage imaginations to flourish
Before moving on to kindergarten, we’ll ensure that each child:
- Demonstrates initiative and self-direction
- Demonstrates interest and curiosity
- Sustains attention to a specific activity and demonstrates persistence
- Engages in a progression of individualized and imaginative play
- Demonstrates a cooperative and flexible approach to play
COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE & LITERACY
The art of expression is vital to a child’s development
By the successful conclusion of our Pre-K Program, each child will:
- Listen to conversations for a variety of purposes and demonstrate comprehension
- Acquire vocabulary introduced in conversations, activities, stories, and/or books
- Use nonverbal communication for a variety of purposes
- Use increasingly complex spoken language; Demonstrate increasing knowledge of the alphabet
- Acquire meaning from a variety of materials read aloud; Develop early phonological awareness
- Demonstrate awareness of print concepts, Use writing for a variety of purposes
