It Takes A Village To Raise A Child


Helping Little Minds Grow At Little University, LLC

Our Staff

Classes

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Here at the Little University, LLC your child will receive the best quality childcare and learning opportunities that we can offer. We provide childcare for children of ages 6 weeks to 11 years old. It is our vision to provide children with nurturing, loving care and the foundations to be lifelong learners, in a safe, clean environment. Through play and hands on experiments the students will learn problem solving and creative thinking to spark the excitement of learning. Our hope is to be an extension to their home life. We will reinforce good manners and kindhearted acts towards each other. By praying before our meals, we are further reinforcing the activities they are learning at home. We believe in the old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”, we at Little University are part of that village.

History Of Little University Campus

Little Universities, LLC main campus is located at 110 E South St. Arcanum, OH and has been a part of Arcanum's history since the two-story, four-room school was built in 1876. The building served as a school until the 1920s and was host to a variety of businesses over the years from a library to a motor shop, even a discount store. In 1992, the tornado that swept through the village did extensive damage to the west side of the building.

Enrollment

Tours of the center can be scheduled with an administrator or designated staff. If there is not an opening in the classroom that is suitable for your child, then the child will be placed on a waiting list. When an opening becomes available, you will be contacted. You can decide if you are still interested in enrollment at that time. If there is an opening at the time of the tour and you would like to enroll your child then the following forms must be completed and documents provided prior to the first day of care at Little University, LLC.

  • Basic Infant Information for Child Care, if applicable
  • Child Enrollment and Health Information Child Care
  • Child Medical Statement for Child Care
  • Family Information Form
  • Registration Form
  • Parent Information Packet
  • Custody Information Form
  • Copy of any custody papers, if applicable
  • Copy of child’s immunization record or statement from parent the reason for not immunization, on the Child Medical Statement for Child Care.
  • Photo Release
  • Tuition Agreement

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What if my child will be late or going to miss a day?

    Please call us if your child will not be attending daycare or preschool for the day or will be coming in at a different time than usual

  • What if there is inclement weather?

    If inclement weather should occur making it impossible for staff to reach the center, we will close for the day. 

    The closing will be reported to the Brightwheel app, tv stations and on Little University Facebook page.

  • What if my child needs medication while at school?

    An Administration of Medication form must be completed if the parent wishes for the teacher/caregiver to administer medication (OF ANY KIND), food supplements or modified diets to children. 

    The forms are available upon request. A Special Health Needs form must be completed for the use of any inhaler, breathing machines, etc. School age children will not be permitted to keep an inhaler with them. It must be kept with other medications at the center.

  • Does Little University provide evening or overnight care?

    No. Little University does not currently provide evening and overnight daycare.


    Hours: 

    Monday - Friday: 6:30AM - 6:00PM

    Saturday & Sunday: Closed

  • Does Little University offer financial assistance options?

    There is financial assistance available to help with childcare for families that qualify. 


    To apply for child care financial assistance visit: ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/apspssp/index.jsp


    Benefits online for the office of Darke County Job and Family Services at 937-548-4132

Required Staff & Child Ratios


  • Freshmen (0-18 months): 1:5 infants: maximum group size of 12
  • Sophomores (18-36 months): 1:7 toddlers: maximum group size of 14
  • Juniors (3-4 years): 1:12 preschoolers: maximum group size of 16
  • Seniors (4-kindergarten): 1:14 preschooler: maximum group size of 14
  • Graduate Students (kindergarten-11 years): 1:18 school age: max group size of 29

*The above is the state regulations. Little University’s ratios are much smaller than what is stated above.

* We will follow ratios if temporarily changed by government agencies for safety.

Holidays Little University Is Closed


  • MLK Day (Professional Development Day)
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Fourth of July
  • Week of The Great Darke County Fair
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving and the Friday after
  • Christmas Week
  • New Years Eve and New Years Day


If the holiday falls on a weekend, then the holiday will fall on a weekday near. The day that the center is closed will be determined by the director.

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