Dennis Burton Child Care opened at the current    location in early 1990. We are licensed by the Family    Social Security Administration, Division of Family and    Children, the State Board of Health, State Fire    Marshall, and the State Children's Nutritionist. We    are also accredited by the National Association for    the Education of Young Children. (NAEYC)    Dennis Burton provides child care for children age    6 weeks to kindergarten. We now provide care from    6 AM  to 6 PM, Monday through Friday.  Our    extended hour program closed in November 2006    based on the current needs in our community.  We    would be happy to take your information if you are    interested in these services in the future.

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Dennis Burton Program Highlights Classroom computers for children ages 2 years and up. We offer affordable child care on a sliding fee scale.  We also accept child care funding vouchers. On the bus line, with bus stops nearby on Greenbush Street, in front of Payless Supermarket, and near St. Elizabeth Hospital. On site therapy and consultation with Greater Lafayette Special Services (GLASS) and First Steps. Staff trained in CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Child Abuse, Positive Classroom Management, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Curriculum, Health, Nutrition, Sanitation, Safety, and Child Development. Staff are offered continuing education. Growing Up Healthy Program on site. This is a joint venture with Ivy Tech. This program brings Early Childhood Students into classrooms to conduct developmental observations and screenings. This program also brings Nursing students to conduct physical assessments and monitoring of growth, nutrition, infection, and medication as needed.