Appleseed Childhood Education

06/08/2026

Did you know Right Steps operates centers in Newton and Jasper Counties? We are proud to bring high-quality early care and education to rural Indiana, and you can be a part of that!

We are hiring for Full-Time Child Care Educators at our Growing Patch (Re*****on) and Appletree (Rensselaer) locations and a Part-Time Custodian in Rensselaer.

Apply today at www.rightstepscdc.org/careers to join our team!

06/03/2026

Did you know that Rensselaer Central Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under this summer? This summer feed program will start on May and end June 25th.

🍎Meals are distributed at Van Elementary Monday through Thursday. Breakfast is served from 8-9 a.m. and Lunch is from 11- Noon.

➡️Please share this post so that children these ages can have access to this service.

05/15/2026

Don’t forget to RSVP! We’d love to have you join us Monday for lunch.

Join Appleseed Childhood Education and Jasper Newton Foundation for an engaging Lunch & Learn designed for forward-thinking business leaders and HR professionals. Discover how the innovative Co-Share model—where employers contribute to employees’ childcare costs—can strengthen your workforce and boost retention.

Hear from Allie Sutherland on how the model works, Kasey Zimpfer on real-world success at BraunAbility, and Adam Alson on a proposed Indiana tax credit that could benefit participating businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a practical solution to workforce challenges while supporting working families in our community.

Monday, May 18th at 12:00 CT
Carnegie Center Basement
301 Van Rensselaer Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978

Please RSVP at this link so we know how many people to provide lunch for:
https://go.levitate.ai/?s=831aiNRk83&source=event

Reach out to any Appleseed Childhood Education Board members with questions.

Zyan Miller - President
Megan Inskeep - Vice President
Patti Lindahl - Treasurer
Lisa Jackson - Secretary
Dave Heninger
Bobbi Jo Sammons

05/12/2026

We are thankful to be a trusted early learning option for our community. When searching for a pre-k program for the 2026/2027 school year keep Apple Tree in mind.

The center welcomes tours for any parent interested!

Contact us today to learn more 219-206-1542

05/05/2026

Join Appleseed Childhood Education and Jasper Newton Foundation for an engaging Lunch & Learn designed for forward-thinking business leaders and HR professionals. Discover how the innovative Co-Share model—where employers contribute to employees’ childcare costs—can strengthen your workforce and boost retention.

Hear from Allie Sutherland on how the model works, Kasey Zimpfer on real-world success at BraunAbility, and Adam Alson on a proposed Indiana tax credit that could benefit participating businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a practical solution to workforce challenges while supporting working families in our community.

Monday, May 18th at 12:00 CT
Carnegie Center Basement
301 Van Rensselaer Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978

Please RSVP at this link so we know how many people to provide lunch for:
https://go.levitate.ai/?s=831aiNRk83&source=event

Reach out to any Appleseed Childhood Education Board members with questions.

Zyan Miller - President
Megan Inskeep - Vice President
Patti Lindahl - Treasurer
Lisa Jackson - Secretary
Dave Heninger
Bobbi Jo Sammons

03/02/2026

Appletree Rensselaer will be closed Friday March 6th for staff professional development training!

01/25/2026

Our center will be closed tomorrow JANUARY 26!

Due to extreme weather, all Right Steps centers will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26. We plan to reopen on Tuesday but please make sure your notifications are on to receive important announcements. Thank you and please stay safe and warm!

01/15/2026

We are seeking dedicated community members to serve on the Board of Directors for Appleseed Childhood Education.

Board members play a vital role in supporting the center’s growth and sustainability by helping to promote and market the center, support fundraising efforts, and serve as advocates for early childhood education within our community.

If you are passionate about children, families, and strengthening our local community—and are interested in lending your skills, ideas, and connections—we would love to hear from you.

To express interest, please contact the President Zyan Miller directly to learn more about expectations and next steps.

Thank you for helping us support quality early learning for our children and families!

11/11/2025

Thankful for many partnerships!

With a bridge loan from IFF and support from our Real Estate Solutions team, Appleseed Childhood Education partnered with a regional health system to open a new, 7,500-square-foot early childhood education (ECE) center in Rensselaer, Indiana. The first licensed option in the rural community in several years, the facility provides up to 73 children ages five and under with a high-quality venue to learn and develop.

Bringing decades of experience in the ECE sector to every project, IFF offers flexible financing and real estate support to help child care providers achieve their facility goals. Learn more and get in touch with our team today: https://iff.org/services/capital-solutions/ece-support/

11/11/2025

Whether you need full-time or part-time early care and education, Right Steps has you covered.

Our classrooms are designed to support meaningful learning and help prepare your child for school and for life.

Take the right steps and visit www.rightstepscdc.org
to begin the enrollment process.