Our Facility
The facility that we chose is the former Verlinden Elementary School located at 609 N. Verlinden Ave. in Lansing, Michigan. The center is conveniently located a few minutes from downtown Lansing and Delta township. We fell in love with the building before ever stepping inside of it. What we saw inside only amplified our excitement to bring this recently closed school back to life with bustling children.
Built in the 1920's, this building has all the aesthetic appeal and charm of the era. The architecture and structural design of this building is truly amazing. Originally built as a two story, the building had an additional wing added to it in the 1950's. Today the building is a one and a half story with a total of over 29,000 square feet. The child care center will encompass only the ground level with the upper level to be used as storage and possibly developed at a later date.
When discussing child care, this facility is perfect. With being in a former elementary school, this school has everything that we need and so much more that puts us above and beyond most centers in Lansing.
Scribbles and Giggles has the largest fenced area in the area giving the kids ample space for free play with an abundance of outdoor playground equipment. We also have a separate but spacious fenced area for the infants and toddlers giving them their own exploration area. The center is also equipped with separate outdoor bathroom facilities so staff is not short handed in the play area when a child has to be escorted inside to use the restroom. There is also a separate large grassy area and paved area for the older children, special events, picnics, sporting events and more. There is also a small city park adjacent to the property available to Scribbles and Giggles.
For parties, presentations and other special events, Scribbles and Giggles has a full size gym. This area is equipped with basketball hoops and other sports equipment to be used by the older children in conjunction with educational and craft activities. This area is also equipped with tricycles, big wheels and other riding toys. In addition Scribbles and Giggles has a separate large motor skills room to be used for cold and rainy day activities. This room will also be utilized for special guest speakers like teachers, doctors, fireman,police, officers and an occasional clown or two. The ability to have, at our disposal, these two areas sets us far apart from most centers.
Scribbles and Giggles has separate classrooms for all the different age levels. In some cases we will have multiple rooms for the same age level so you never have to worry about overcrowding in any given area. Each and every classroom is equipped with separate boys and girls restrooms, along with a sink and drinking fountain. This keeps the children from wandering outside the room and keeps the staff in the immediate area giving your child his/her full attention. Also each room is equipped with a state of the art air purification system designed to eliminate all odors, dust mites, pollens, bacteria, fungus, molds, viruses and hundreds of other germs that are carried in the air at all times.
Scribbles and Giggles is independently owned and operated. The owner is on hand at all times and is available and eager to answer any questions or concerns you may have or if you just want to check to see how your precious little one is doing. All classrooms have a lead teacher and an assistant(s). All employees go through a thorough application process that includes essay questions, an extensive background check including fingerprinting, first aid and CPR training and any other applicable training deemed necessary and of course a compassion for children.
The Verlinden property has seen many recent modifications, repairs and upgrades. An all new state of the art boiler in addition to the existing boiler, a new roof covering the entire building and an entire new lighting system throughout the entire building creating the perfect lighting for all occupants. All asbestos has been abated, no worries there. Lead paint has been checked and no lead paint was found and there are no lead pipes so the water is great. We installed an all new fire alarm system and put in exterior exits in the side of the building for the infant and toddler rooms in case of an emergency the little ones would have an immediate exit. We also installed the highly recommended ProCare sign in/out system keeping your kids safe.
Built in the 1920's, this building has all the aesthetic appeal and charm of the era. The architecture and structural design of this building is truly amazing. Originally built as a two story, the building had an additional wing added to it in the 1950's. Today the building is a one and a half story with a total of over 29,000 square feet. The child care center will encompass only the ground level with the upper level to be used as storage and possibly developed at a later date.
When discussing child care, this facility is perfect. With being in a former elementary school, this school has everything that we need and so much more that puts us above and beyond most centers in Lansing.
Scribbles and Giggles has the largest fenced area in the area giving the kids ample space for free play with an abundance of outdoor playground equipment. We also have a separate but spacious fenced area for the infants and toddlers giving them their own exploration area. The center is also equipped with separate outdoor bathroom facilities so staff is not short handed in the play area when a child has to be escorted inside to use the restroom. There is also a separate large grassy area and paved area for the older children, special events, picnics, sporting events and more. There is also a small city park adjacent to the property available to Scribbles and Giggles.
For parties, presentations and other special events, Scribbles and Giggles has a full size gym. This area is equipped with basketball hoops and other sports equipment to be used by the older children in conjunction with educational and craft activities. This area is also equipped with tricycles, big wheels and other riding toys. In addition Scribbles and Giggles has a separate large motor skills room to be used for cold and rainy day activities. This room will also be utilized for special guest speakers like teachers, doctors, fireman,police, officers and an occasional clown or two. The ability to have, at our disposal, these two areas sets us far apart from most centers.
Scribbles and Giggles has separate classrooms for all the different age levels. In some cases we will have multiple rooms for the same age level so you never have to worry about overcrowding in any given area. Each and every classroom is equipped with separate boys and girls restrooms, along with a sink and drinking fountain. This keeps the children from wandering outside the room and keeps the staff in the immediate area giving your child his/her full attention. Also each room is equipped with a state of the art air purification system designed to eliminate all odors, dust mites, pollens, bacteria, fungus, molds, viruses and hundreds of other germs that are carried in the air at all times.
Scribbles and Giggles is independently owned and operated. The owner is on hand at all times and is available and eager to answer any questions or concerns you may have or if you just want to check to see how your precious little one is doing. All classrooms have a lead teacher and an assistant(s). All employees go through a thorough application process that includes essay questions, an extensive background check including fingerprinting, first aid and CPR training and any other applicable training deemed necessary and of course a compassion for children.
The Verlinden property has seen many recent modifications, repairs and upgrades. An all new state of the art boiler in addition to the existing boiler, a new roof covering the entire building and an entire new lighting system throughout the entire building creating the perfect lighting for all occupants. All asbestos has been abated, no worries there. Lead paint has been checked and no lead paint was found and there are no lead pipes so the water is great. We installed an all new fire alarm system and put in exterior exits in the side of the building for the infant and toddler rooms in case of an emergency the little ones would have an immediate exit. We also installed the highly recommended ProCare sign in/out system keeping your kids safe.