At Whaley Children's Center, we offer a variety of educational options to ensure that a child's needs are being met.

At The LaFontaine Learning Academy, we're proud to offer a new, innovative educational program designed to meet the unique needs of our youth. In partnership with an approved state virtual school and Flint's own 2nd Street Learning, this self-paced, alternative education experience combines state-approved virtual learning with hands-on, wraparound support.

Students are enrolled in a self-paced online school and learn from a state-aligned curriculum while also participating in small-group, real-world learning experiences that promote credit recovery and personal growth. Each learning journey is personalized to help every child thrive-both academically and in life.

We're committed to supporting all students, including those with IEPs, by ensuring that all required services and accommodations are provided. Every classroom is staffed with trained Youth Specialists, ready to step in and offer one-on-one support whenever a student needs it.

If a child does not attend the on-grounds school, they will attend one of our many public or charter school partners within the community.

During the summer months, we offer a summer enrichment program conducted by certified teaching professionals to help the children retain the information that they had learned the previous year. This six-week program focuses on common core standards, credit recovery, kinesthetic learning and projects, and multiple community field trips.

Additionally, we have a tutoring program that helps to support the children with their educational needs. Our tutors are various community members who have some experience in the education field from college students to retired teachers.