Growing Roots
Early Education
Winter-Spring 2025 Preschool/ Daycare
Enrollment is open until spots are filled.
Enrollment for Summer Programs
NOW Starts in March
Growing Roots is a fully licensed early education program with various options to meet your childcare needs in the southern Black Hills. Based in Custer, SD, we blend a Montessori inspired classroom and an outdoor program for a whole child learning experience. Our secular programs benefit from a beautiful location at Custer Lutheran Fellowship Church, for which we are thankful.
PRESCHOOL / DAYCARE and SUMMER PROGRAMS
To support your family's needs, our quality daycare program offers a variety of flexible childcare options, including full-time, partial-day, and partial-week care. We provide our Montessori focused Preschool in the mornings and enriching outdoor experiences and rest in the afternoon. Our flexible summer program provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and learning during summer vacation.
Montessori education fosters independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. Children learn at their own pace through hands-on activities, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The supportive environment promotes social and emotional development.
Outdoor programs offer numerous benefits for children. Spending more time in nature has been linked to improved physical and mental health, increased creativity, and stronger problem-solving skills. Additionally, unstructured play in nature allows for greater freedom and independence, promoting social and emotional development. Children often develop a deeper connection to the natural world, fostering a sense of wonder and respect for the environment.