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Early Learning Academy Preschool

Early Learning Academy is offered at these following locations:

  • Mary Frank Elementary
    • ​Address:  13111 Adams Road, Granger
    • Main Office: (574) 272-0340
    • Teacher:  Tonya Rhodes trhodes@phm.k12.in.us
  • Horizon Elementary
    • ​Address:  10060 Brummitt Road, Granger
    • Main Office:  (574) 679-9788
    • Teacher:  Lisa Langfeldt llangfeldt@phm.k12.in.us
  • Northpoint Elementary
    • Address: 50800 Cherry Rd, Granger
    • Main Office: (574) 271-8598
    • Teacher: Kristen Schaubert-Roth kschaubert-roth@phm.k12.in.us

Registration Information

Registration for the 2026 – 2027 school year opens January 20, 2026. 

  • Registration for the all locations will be open to PHM residents ONLY beginning January 20, 2026.  Beginning February 9, 2026, non-resident families may begin registering for any remaining spots available.
  • * If you do not live within PHM boundaries and are a non-resident family, please wait until February 9, 2026 to complete the registration form.  Any spots that remain at that time will be filled on a first come, first served basis. *
  • ONLINE applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please review the following information before submitting a registration form.

The non-refundable registration fee of $60 is due before your child is officially registered into the Early Learning Academy.  The fee can be dropped off at the school office between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

In addition to submitting the online registration form (linked at the bottom of the page), you will need to provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and two proofs of residency (mortgage/lease/rental statement and a current utility bill). Instructions on where to send these documents are found on the electronic registration form.  School front office staff will be happy to help you with any questions you may have.

Registration links are at the bottom of this page . Please read all of the information on this page before clicking on the registration links. ⬇️⬇️⬇️


Who is eligible to apply? 
The child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026 to attend during the 2026 – 2027 school year.  Youngsters who live in neighboring school districts are welcome to apply beginning February 9, 2026, if spots are available.  Please note – when non-resident preschool children are of age to attend Kindergarten, parents/guardians must apply for a spot during the P-H-M non-resident application process.  Attending the Early Learning Academy does not qualify non-resident students to automatically attend a P-H-M school.


F.A.Q.’s 

  • How many days a week does this program operate? 
    The program operates 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.
  • What are the hours of operation? 
    All ELA locations operate from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. , Monday through Friday. We follow the established P-H-M school calendar, including school closings and delays that may occur due to weather. 
  • Click here for the school calendar 
  • How much does it cost? 
    In addition to the non-refundable registration fee of $60, the cost for the 2026 – 2027 school year is $35 a day.  Cost includes full-day programming, a daily lunch and a snack.
  • We do offer an option to pay fees online.
    Please click here for more details on how to pay Early Learning Academy fees online using e~Funds for Schools.
  • Are Transportation Service or Kids Club (Before and After School Care) available?
    We do not offer bus transportation to and from preschool. If it is necessary for your child to attend Kids Club (P-H-M’s child care services before and after school program), please indicate the need on the ELA application.
  • What is the curriculum for the program?
    Each location is served by a certified lead teacher, assisted by para-educators in the classroom setting. We use a research-based, early childhood program that builds strong foundations for school success focusing on each student’s social development and cognitive learning through a variety of tools. Our preschoolers spend time in role-play which has shown to lead to higher measures of creativity and cognition. Students are exposed to learning experiences that include literacy, mathematics, socialization, music, physical education, and the arts. Through fun, creative activities, we scaffold students through multiple levels of learning. 

Watch this video highlighting how our professionally-staffed, full-time programs promote learning while encouraging creativity and problem solving. 


Click here for the Horizon Early Learning Academy Registration Form for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

Click here for the Mary Frank Early Learning Academy Registration Form for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

Click here for the Northpoint Early Learning Academy Registration Form for the 2026 – 2027 school year.


Our Parent Handbooks cover many details and are available here:

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