Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center

The Purdue Patty Jishke center has been a phenomenal childcare experience for my 2 little ones. Hands down the best center I've heard of, toured or attended in the WL area. The staff are all so kind and personable, well-educated, and take the children seriously in the way they teach them and relate to them. The teachers plan activities and learning modules according to the children's development and seek to understand each child's individual needs, provide helpful suggestions and feedback to parents as we're trying to figure out our own kids, and have a wealth of experience. The classrooms are structured and run well and the children are taught to be well-behaved and kind to one another. My toddler loves her teachers and pretends to be them all the time. There's very clear communication as well as pictures/updates on everything posted through the app each day. The infant classroom has formula provided by the center which is another huge benefit, that offsets the cost difference and means I didn't have to prepare bottles every day. I commend the center administration as well - in addition to dealing with all the admin and complex issues to best support and run their center, they personally care for the kids and support in classrooms as needed, and address issues quickly and wisely. I can trust that my children are always in the best hands and don't need to worry at all about how they might be doing throughout the day.

Our family is very grateful for this center to exist , operate and take great care of our children. Without it we would not be able to be productive at our work and studies in graduate school. We have been customers since 2023 and we have never had any problems or issues with anyone from the staff members. Director Jessica, receptionist Kristen and our beloved teachers Carla, Diana, Erika, Charlie, McQuain, Brittany and kitchen help have all been very understanding and approachable. We especially love the Center wide events where whole family can come and participate, for ex. Halloween parade and Mothers Day Planting. We will be cherishing those memories for a long time! Thank you , Center!

Patty Jischke has been amazing for our family. The structured curriculum keeps the kids engaged and learning, and the communication with parents is always timely and reassuring. We regularly receive updates and have multiple parent-teacher conferences per year. Leadership is organized and supportive, which really shows in the quality of care.

As a pediatric/ school-based doctor of occupational therapy, I can confidently say that choosing Patty Jischke Early Learning Center was one of the best decisions I could have made for my daughter’s development. From day one, the staff has been incredibly warm, personable, and genuinely invested in our child. They do an exceptional job building strong relationships with the kids, which creates a safe, supportive environment where meaningful growth can happen. From a professional lens, I really appreciate how intentional their approach is. They provide consistent opportunities for skill development through play-based learning, structured routines, and hands-on activities. You can clearly see their focus on foundational skills that truly matter for long-term success. They track developmental milestones and communicate progress regularly, which adds a level of transparency and confidence that I value both as a parent and clinician. We’ve seen such well-rounded, holistic growth in our daughter—especially in her fine motor skills, speech and language development, gross motor abilities, motor planning, and social-emotional skills. It’s not just about academics; it’s about building the whole child in a way that feels natural and engaging. Most importantly, it truly feels like an extension of our family. We feel completely supported, and our daughter is excited to go every day—which says everything. We are incredibly grateful to have found Patty Jischke Early Learning Center for our Amelia. - Dr. Ryan Witt

My daughter has been in this daycare for about 2 years now and we have been very pleased with the experience we have had in there. The center is always clean and well organized. The staff is always welcoming and willing to assist. The preschool teachers are amazing! They are really professional and yet very caring. They take the time to meet sure that all the kids are happy! They teach them new things every day and allow them to bring their own books to the classroom so one of the teachers would read it to them and the other kids! Really appreciate their efforts!