Peoria Tribe

Early Childhood Program

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:30pm –  year round, including school breaks

Location: 1915 Cleveland Avenue Miami, Oklahoma 74354

Phone: 918.544.6389

Mission

Our mission is to foster the life-long learning of children and their families. The Peoria Tribe Early Childhood Program strives to enhance the growth and development of children, in partnership with their families and our community, by cultivating the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual progress unique to each child. We believe in connecting deeply with our heritage and our cultural values to create a comprehensive, linguistically appropriate program.

Services

  • Early Childhood provides childcare for ages 6 weeks – 12 years
    • We accept Tribal and State subsidy
    • Transportation available within Miami school district
  • Education
    • HighScope Curriculum is used in all infant/toddler and Preschool classrooms
    • Developmental screenings and assessments for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years
    • Homework and/or tutoring help for school age children
  • Nutrition
    • We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – national food program which include nutrition assessments
  • Family Engagement
    • Resources assistance
    • Family conferences
    • Monthly Family meetings

Childcare Application: click on the form link below

Office: 918.544.6389

Email: earlychildhood@peoriatribe.com

Mailing Address:
Woodland Academy Learning Center
1915 Cleveland Avenue
Miami, OK, 74355

Kayera Smith

Kayera Smith

Director of Early Childhood

Work Cell: 918.325.9000
Office: 918.544.9255
Email: ksmith@peoristribe.com

Melissa Vanatta

Melissa Vanatta

Site Supervisor for Woodland Academy

mvanatta@peoriatribe.com

Brenna Fenderson

Brenna Fenderson

Site Supervisor for Kahne Academy

bfenderson@peoriatribe.com

CHRISTINA SPRIGGS

CHRISTINA SPRIGGS

Family Services Coordinator

Work Cell: 918.325.1517
Office: 918.544.9265
Email: cspriggs-graham@peoriatribe.com

Karly Patterson

Karly Patterson

CCDF Assistant/Subsidy Contact

Work Cell: 918.325.1488
Office: 918.544.6867
Email: kpatterson@peoriatribe.com