At The Learning Treehouse, a Quality Rated child care center, we provide Effingham County and the surrounding area with a safe learning environment for your child while instilling a lifelong love of learning and education. Our program is dedicated to a high quality learning experience for all students. Explore our site and learn what makes “The Treehouse” the perfect choice for your child and family.
Our Philosophy
At The Learning Treehouse, we honor each child's unique early learning journey, creating a safe and nurturing environment where every individual feels valued. Through the power of play, we inspire hands-on exploration that ignites curiosity and a genuine love for learning. Connecting our children with nature-based and high-quality learning experiences allows us to cultivate an appreciation for the world around them. Our mission is to empower children to engage deeply with the world, fostering resilience and creativity which will serve them throughout their lives and beyond their time at The Treehouse.
Brian and Kay McElveen
After eight years of staying home with my children, I decided to accept a part-time job close to home, but shuddered at sending my (then) 2 year old daughter to day care. My close friend's son was going to TLT, and she and he both loved it! I asked her a million questions - second guessing myself, but decided to give it a try. Boy was I pleasantly surprised!!! Greeted by Jana at the front desk, I knew a loving mom was overseeing all the activities and guarding the front door. ...which is a big deal to me! My daughter made friends very quickly, and her teachers showed her love and kindness. She's learned so much - from letters, numbers and colors to the Solar System and farming. She's gone on several field trips, and loves the class parties her teachers have for the kids. I would highly recommend The Learning Treehouse to any parent looking for a great day care for their child!
Choosing a daycare provider for our 2 ½ year-old daughter was very difficult because we were new to the area. When asking friends that used to live in Rincon, new neighbors, and colleagues about daycares, The Learning Treehouse name kept coming up. They were very patient when she first started and was getting used t a new routine and new school.
The teaching staff has done an excellent job preparing her for Pre-K, as well as having a curriculum that allows plenty of playtime and creativity. When she enrolled, she was shy and timid around new people- now, she’s a social butterfly with many new friends!
We are extremely pleased with our decision to enroll our child at TLT and you will be too! Thank you to all of her TLT teachers and directors!
I moved to the area in 2010 with 4 children who had never been in day-care before and was terrified at the thought of having to put my 1 year-old in daycare in a new town for the first time ever. I spent a lot of time looking for daycare providers and asking for recommendations. Time and time again I heard about the great staff at The Learning Treehouse. I visited once and fell in love with the staff and the environment and Gabby has been there ever since. The staff at The Learning Treehouse go above and beyond to make you and your child feel safe, comfortable while providing a loving learning environment. Jana, Amy and the rest of the staff are committed to being a home away from home for your child and I am so glad to be a part of The Learning Treehouse family!
I have two children that have both attended The Learning Treehouse since between the ages of 7 and 8 weeks old. I truly feel that their intelligence is highly attributed to The Learning Treehouse's caring & friendly hands-on staff and their superior-level learning curriculum.
Water Exploration and Play (weekly) - small pools, sprinklers, water toys
Sensory Play (indoor and outdoor)- students learn with hands on materials and process information through their senses.
Doughnuts for Dads- celebrating those special people in our lives.
Harvesting Spring Garden- We love to pick our tomatoes, cucumbers and corn to share with our cook, Ms. Georgette and our parents.
Planting Fall Garden- Squash, pumpkins and all things fall!
Alex’s Lemonade Stand-Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Research
Teacher Work Day- Our teachers preparing and prepping for the beginning of our academic school year.
Open House- Families, current and new, visiting their child’s classroom, meeting teachers, and starting the school year with everything needed to grow and learn for another year!
Back to School - We are getting to know our school, routine, and our new friends!
Happy Birthday to The Learning Treehouse- We love to share our special celebration with those who make us The Treehouse, our wonderful staff and the families we serve.
Community Hero Day -Dress up like you favorite community hero or superhero
Visit from local police and EMS- Understanding how our community is helped by those visibly working within our community and safety and care provided by both police and EMS units.
Teddy Bear Clinic- Bring in your stuffed buddy to take to our “clinic” for a health check.
Trike-A-Thon -Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and helping others in need.
Scholastic Book Fair- We love to learn and there is no better way to learn and explore than READING!
Fall Pictures - Memories for Keepsake comes to capture the perfect smile and memory for our families.
Fire Safety Month – Visit from local fire department for a closer look at our local fire trucks and meeting local fire fighters.
Fall Walk -All classes participate in a special interactive walk around our school path and journey through our October learning themes!
Halloween Celebrations- Wear your favorite super hero or princess costume or get creative and dress up as alphabet soup, your favorite color crayon, or storybook character.
Fall Assessments- Used to give families a snapshot of of their child’s learning growth.
Thanksgiving Celebrations- Gobble til you wobble, turkey feathers, all things we are thankful for at The Treehouse
Cook Appreciation Day- Making our incredible kitchen staff feel loved and appreciated!
Polar Express Day -Get your ticket and ride the “train” in our Polar Express wonderland while having this classic story read. Our older age groups will have an opportunity to watch the film as well.
Santa Visit- Jolly St. Nick visits each classroom and students are given the opportunity to share their list with him.
Pre-K Christmas Program - Our Pre-K classes have a special Christmas program for parents and families complete with lines and Christmas songs!
Christmas Celebrations- Our favorite time of the year celebrated with classroom friends before the New Year begins.
Frozen Day Celebration -Just let it go and play in the “snow” while enjoying a visit from that lovable snowman, Olaf.
Valentine’s Day- We love to celebrate this day through sharing and caring for those in our classrooms and beyond.
Treehouse Pet Show - Bring in your “pet” (stuffed) and share your special family member with your friends.
Dental Health Month- A local dentist visits and shares information on keeping our teeth healthy and smiles bright.
Book Week - Story character visits during this week of silly celebrations. The children will learn about our favorite children’s authors and participate in a school-wide book exchange.
Farm Day- Prepping our spring garden and getting those seeds in the ground!
Spring Assessments- A second snapshot seeing the growth in your child’s learning.
Mud Day- Messy mud play for all ages. Get ready for squishy-ishy play and all the mud pies you can make.
Earth Day Celebration- There is only one and we love to celebrate her!
Scholastic Book Fair - Learning starts with books and reading!!
Raising our Butterflies - We love to read the classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Our older age groups get to watch real butterflies hatch from cocoons!
Easter Egg Hunts and Celebrations- Bring in those baskets and let’s find those eggs!
Muffins for Moms- Happy Mother’s Day
Teacher Appreciation Week - We enjoy celebrating our amazing teachers all week long!
Last Day of School Celebrations- It has been fun and summer is here!
