Connect with Top-Rated Child Care Services in Springfield!

The Child Care Food Program is a reimbursement program for licensed and registered daycare providers, providing healthy meals to children in need. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our region through compassionate service and outreach to our most vulnerable neighbors.

Peapod Nature Preschool and Peapod Learning Center offer a unique child-directed educational experience where children construct their own knowledge through teacher guided interactions with their physical and social environments. They provide a nature rich learning environment, engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces, and trained early childhood educators. Activities include Stretch and Grow, Springfield Library, Zoo Class, field trips to the Nature Center, and community involvement.