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About us

Rooted in care. Growing toward independence.

Roots to Wings Early Learning Center is a small, licensed center in Midland, Michigan, where children from infancy through age six are nurtured by people who genuinely love what they do.

Our mission

Nurturing young minds, one day at a time

We believe every child deserves a start that is safe, joyful, and full of possibility. Our name says it best: we help children put down strong roots (security, confidence, and curiosity) so they can one day spread their wings.

We do that through warm relationships, thoughtful routines, and play-based learning tailored to each stage of early childhood.

Our philosophy

How we care and teach

Relationships first

Children learn best when they feel safe and known. Consistent, caring teachers are the foundation of everything we do.

Learning through play

Play is how young children make sense of the world. We design hands-on, age-appropriate experiences that build real skills.

Whole-child growth

We nurture social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development together, not just academics.

Partnership with families

You are your child's first teacher. We keep communication open so home and center work as one team.

Licensing & safety

A licensed, carefully run center

Roots to Wings is licensed by the State of Michigan, license number DC560408504. Licensing means we meet the state's standards for health, safety, supervision, and care.

We keep our environment clean and secure, with a licensed capacity of 60 children across four rooms and age-appropriate ratios so each child receives close, individual attention in small groups.

Michigan license

DC560408504

  • Licensed by the State of Michigan
  • Licensed capacity of 60 children across four rooms
  • Clean, secure, and carefully supervised environment
  • Age-appropriate ratios and small-group attention
Our team

The people who'll know your child by name

Our small team is what makes Roots to Wings feel like home. Full bios and photos are on the way. Here's who leads our center.

Alexa Roth

Director title

Director bio, experience, credentials, and what they love about working with young children

Lead teacher name

Role, e.g. Lead Teacher

Short bio, experience and a personal touch

Come see it for yourself

The best way to know if we're the right fit is to visit. We'd love to meet you and your little one.

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