Whitley County is home to over 40 BABE coupon partners. Below, you’ll find a list of local physicians, followed by an alphabetical directory of all participating providers.
List of physicians in Whitley County (click to expand)
Dr. Prendergast, Dr. Berube, Dr. Beitzel, NP Sarah Marshall
Primary Care
1270 IN-205 Suite 210, Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-9230
Dr. Sadler, Dr. Henry, NP Debra Brice, NP Megan Schmitz
Primary Care
1270 IN-205 Suite 240, Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-9060:
Dr. Piropato, Dr. O’Dell, Dr. Rylie
1270 IN-205 Suite 230, Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-9920
Dr. Bowers, Dr. Harrison
Obstetrics and Gynecology
1270 IN-205 Suite 140, Columbia City, IN 46725
(260 )248-9090:
Dr. Leib
111 W Market Street, Columbia City
(260)244-6066
Parkview – Churubusco (Dr. Reinhardt)
4084 US-33, Churubusco, IN
(260)373-9595
Parkview – Dr. Hatcher
620 W North Street, Columbia City
(260)244-0202
Parkview – Pierceton (Marcus Scott, PA)
5 Matchett Drive, Pierceton, IN
(574)594-2136
Parkview – South Whitley Providers
4665 IN-5, South Whitley, IN
(260)248-9980
Alarie Chiropractic Center offers a wide range of chiropractic techniques to treat a wide range of people, from a gentle adjustment for a newborn infant or osteoporitic patient to a more traditional full-spine technique for most other people.
514 N line street, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, Columbia City
260-244-6776
alariechiropractic.com/
Earn Coupons for prenatal visits, postnatal visits for up to a year post-partum and pediatric appointments through 5 years.
At Bowen Health we provide compassionate care for your mind and body. Here you can get mental health care and primary health care.
Families, children and individuals can earn coupons for each visit to Bowen Health.
BrightPoint of Whitley County offers children and youth services such as Eary Head Start, Head Start, JAG Youth Program, On My Way Pre-K along with other family stability programs. They offer energy assistance, health coverage assistance and supportive housing.
885 W Connexion Way Ste. 200, Columbia City
(260) 244-2737
https://mybrightpoint.org/
To earn coupons with Brightpoint, you must participate in their child and family-centered programs. Participation with Brightpoint begins with a referral or personally signing up. Each time you have a home visit, you may ask the worker for a BABE coupon.
The Churubusco Public Library is a wonderful place with a friendly staff, and a variety of useful resources. People of all ages visit our library to use our computers, view our movie selection, and to check out books both fiction and non-fiction. Not only does the CPL carry a fantastic collection of books and movies, but also a variety of magazines, audio books, and CDs. The library also offers an assortment of programs for both adults and children.
116 N. Mulberry St, Churubusco
(260) 693-6466
http://www.buscolibrary.org/
How to earn: To earn coupons at Churubusco Public Library, you don’t even need a library card. All that is required is going in and reading books to the child/children or participating in a scheduled library program. When you are finished, ask the librarian for a BABE coupon on your way out. Each child will earn one BABE coupon per visit. If you do have a library card, you may also simply check books out to earn a BABE coupon. You can earn BABE coupons every day at the library to get a coupon!
City Smiles provides quality, compassionate and comprehensive dental care from infancy to adulthood, with an emphasis on the pediatric and special health care needs population. .
Earn coupons by coming to your child’s preventative visit every 6 months! It is recommended that dental visits start by age 1 or by the eruption of the child’s first tooth.
Columbia City High School is a part of the Whitley County Consolidated School district.
1600 South State Road 9, Columbia City
(260) 244-6136
https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs
Education is an important part of everyone’s life! If you are in high school and are pregnant or have a child, you may request a BABE coupon from the front office secretary at the completion of full week’s attendance.
InfantSee
We feel a vision assessment is an important step to make sure your baby is learning to see properly. Dr. McClain is the only optometrist in Whitley County who provides a free vision assessment for babies 6-12 months old through a nationwide initiative called INFANTSEE.
We feel a vision assessment is an important step to make sure your baby is learning to see properly. Dr. McClain is the only optometrist in Whitley County who provides a free vision assessment for babies 6-12 months old through a nationwide initiative called INFANTSEE.
514 N line street, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, Columbia City
260-244-6776
alariechiropractic.com/
Do you have a child between the ages of 6-12 months? Visit Dr. McClain, the only optometrist in Whitley County who provides a free assessment for babies 6-12 months. This assessment is provided through a nationwide initiative called INFANTSEE.
Columbia City UMC Early Learning Center operates a Full-Day Experience, FDE, for infants through age 5, including the Pre-Kindergarten Experience, PKE, and an after-school program for kindergarten – grade 5.
Columbia City UMC Early Learning Center has a Preschool embedded into our program, the Pre-Kindergarten Experience (PKE).
ALL 3, 4, & 5-year-old children in the FDE participate in the pre-kindergarten curriculum EVERY day, 8:30-11:30, mid-August through May.
Early learners, infant – age two, participate in Frog Street curriculum.
Summer Camp is offered for school-age children, kindergarten- grade 5.
605 Forest Parkway, Columbia City
Office 260-244-7671
Coupons are earned by consistent attendance in a full week of PKE, FDE, or a full week of Summer Camp. Parents may request a BABE coupon with their monthly (PKE) or weekly (FDE) tuition payment.
Ena’s Playpen Child Care offers in-home child care at two locations in Whitley County. Our programs are state-licensed and are Paths to Quality level 3 programs. We care for children from birth to age 5 and have been caring for children in Whitley County since 1999. Fun learning is our business.
Ena Colbart
260-248-2077
Enasplaypen@earthlink.net
Your family can receive coupons for your child achieving milestones and consistent attendance (3+ days/week) in childcare
First Steps is Indiana’s early intervention program for children birth to age 3 who would benefit from additional support to meet their developmental milestones. First Steps supports families and caregivers by helping their children learn and grow through their family’s everyday activities. Children learn to build relationships with other children and adults, develop independence, play and grow.
115 S Line Street Col. City IN
(260)244-6531
The Bureau of Child Development Services
Coupons can be earned for families that don’t have custody of their children and are working towards getting custody back. Parenting classes, supervised visits with their children, any other visits for that family.
Healthy Families Indiana (HFI) is a voluntary evidence-based home visitation program that is designed to promote healthy families and healthy children through a variety of services including child development, access to health care, and parent education.
1752 Wesley Rd., Auburn IN
(260) 925-3865
Healthy Families Indiana
Healthy families of Indiana is another program where the provider comes to you! The Healthy Families Program says it best, “Healthy Families Believes: All parents want the best for their children. All parents are responsible for helping their children grow and succeed. All parents benefit from support and encouragement.” It’s true, and Healthy Families helps provide caregivers with a myriad of support, encouragement, and resources to assist them on their journey to successful caregiving—based on the unique needs of the family. Simply ask the provider for a coupon after each visit with Healthy Families.
Healthier Moms and Babies offers home visits with a registered nurse for FIRST-TIME moms. Nurse Family Partnership is an evidence based program that has been in practice for over 40 years and provides home visits with expectant moms during pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. RNs provide education, access to resources, and ensure children are meeting milestones.
1025 W Rudisill Blvd, Box 9 Fort Wayne, IN 46807
260 469-4076
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BABE coupons are earned for attending home visits, safe sleep education, and car seat education and installation.
A Hope Center welcomes you to earn additional support. You can earn a BABE coupon for visits to A Hope Center for an ultrasound, positive pregnancy test, “Earn While You Learn” program, and more. They also provide one-on-one pregnancy loss support and other helpful group classes to earn BABE coupons. For more information, call 260-244-7779 (Columbia City) or 260-422-3544 (main line).
344 N. Main Street, Columbia City
(and two Fort Wayne locations)
260-244-7779 (Columbia City)
or 260-422-3544 (main line).
You can earn a BABE coupon for visits to A Hope Center for an ultrasound, positive pregnancy test, “Earn While You Learn” program and more.
Live. Heal. Grow. Counseling Services approaches individuals, children, teens, families, and couples with a relationship-first heart. We support wellness of the mind, body, and spirit through counseling, classes, and consultations.
360 N Oak St., Columbia City
(260) 244-0264
To earn coupons at Live. Heal. Grow. , the child or a parent must receive therapy services. Anytime a parent or the child participates in a therapy session, they may ask the receptionist for a BABE coupon.
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College is an 1,189-acre nature preserve in Noble County. The center is known for its ecological diversity, its quality environmental education for people of all ages and land restoration.
While prairies and woodlands are also part of the landscape, the diverse wetlands at Merry Lea are its greatest treasure. We have 8 miles of hiking trails that are FREE and open daily, from dawn to dusk. We also offer various free programs as well.
2388 S 500 W
Albion, IN 46701
260-799-5869
To earn coupons, attend any public program, workshop, or event that Merry Lea hosts, including free events. Simply ask your environmental educator for one at the end or during the program.
Examples:
- Hear a tale & hike a trail along with other outdoor activities during our free monthly Tales & Trail program for children ages 3-5, with younger siblings welcome to join, led by a Merry Lea educator.
- Go on a self-guided walk down our StoryWalk trail located at the Learning Center. Once completed, come in and ask a staff member for a BABE coupon.
- Attend Nature Fest, Seed Swap, Enchanted Forest, or other annual events.
- Sign up for a family workshop such as “Who Dung It?,” “Sublime Slime,” & “Family Night Hike: Owl Prowl.”
Miss Heather’s Daycare offers in-home child care conveniently located in Whitley County. This program is state-licensed and ran by a licensed teacher. They emphasize on a mix of structure, hands-on learning, and self-directed activity. Miss Heather’s Daycare provides care for children 16 months through school age.
1856 E. Ravenwood Lane
Columbia City, IN 46725
Bolingerh@huntington.edu
260-564-0771
Participate in consistent childcare (3+ days/week) in an educational setting.
Since January 2000, Mission25 has been providing for the residents of Whitley County, Indiana who are in need of our services. We are more than a “homeless” shelter. Our program is designed to provide our residents with the tools they need to get out of their current situation and live a healthy and normal life. We provide case management, self-esteem building, parenting programs, and other types of self-sufficiency programs.
500 W. Business 30
Columbia City, Indiana 46725
(260) 244-5266
You can earn a BABE coupon by attending a parenting class once per week.
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays – 8am until 2:30pm, or by appointment.
The Milk Bank’s Donor Milk Express program has the unique ability to provide families in our communities with a readily available source of pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM). Quick access to PDHM allows parents of healthy newborns to supplement with human milk instead of formula, providing babies with a healthy start and parents with peace of mind. Donor Milk Express is available to help bridge the gap between leaving the hospital and a successful breastfeeding routine.
Whitley County Health Department
220 W Van Buren St, Ste 106
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-3121 ext 8
Schedule an appointment at the local Milk Bank to drop off your milk donations and earn a BABE coupon each time.
Get coupons by donating milk. For first time users complete a short screening at themilkbank.org or by phone at 317-536-1670.
Fill out a donor application and complete a blood test at The Milk Bank’s expense.
Oak Grove’s Mom Group meetings on Thursdays at 10:30 AM
2426 S Raber Rd, Columbia City 46725
To earn coupons, simply attend Oak Grove Mom’s Group meeting and ask for a BABE coupon.
Building community. Encouraging exploration. Connecting with the world.
1160 E SR 205, Columbia City
(260) 244-5541
Peabody Library
To earn coupons at Peabody Public Library, you don’t even need a library card. All that is required is going in and reading books to the child/children or participating in a scheduled library program. When you are finished, ask the librarian for a BABE coupon on your way out. Each child will earn one BABE coupon per visit. If you do have a library card, you may also simply check books out to earn a BABE coupon. You can earn BABE coupons every day at the library to get a coupon!
Whitley County’s Purdue Extension offers a nutrition class twice per month at BABE during store hours.
524 Branch Court Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-7615
To earn coupons with the Purdue Extension Nutrition program, come into the BABE store for a Nutrition Class. This class meets twice a month during store hours. At the end of the class, each parent/caregiver in attendance receives a BABE coupon.
Renovate Counseling Services is a mental health counseling center that provides services to individuals, couples, and families for all ages – children, teens and adults. Renovate believes in providing excellent services, addressing topics such as depression, anxiety, addiction, marriage/relational, grief and trauma.
662 Countryside Dr Suite 105
Columbia City IN 46725
(260) 503-2242
www.renovatecounseling.org
You can earn BABE coupons for therapy appointments for both parent and child.
Connecting people. Inspiring ideas. Transforming lives.
201 E Front St, South Whitley
(260)723-5321
To earn coupons at South Whitley Public Library, you don’t even need a library card. All that is required is going in and reading books to the child/children or participating in a scheduled library program. When you are finished, ask the librarian for a BABE coupon on your way out. Each child will earn one BABE coupon per visit. If you do have a library card, you may also simply check books out to earn a BABE coupon. You can earn BABE coupons every day at the library to get a coupon!
1911 E Business 30, Columbia City
(260) 248-8787
Education is an important part of everyone’s life! If you are in high school and are pregnant or have a child, you may request a BABE coupon from the front office secretary at the completion of full week’s attendance.
Walgreens provide prescription services, vaccines and more.
535 N Line St., Columbia City
(260) 244-5491
To earn coupons at Walgreens in Columbia City, the child needs to have a prescription filled and upon receiving the medicine, the caregiver needs to ask the pharmacist a question. Afterwards, the caregiver may ask for a BABE coupon.
Whitko Jr./Sr. High School is part of Whitko Community Schools.
1 Big Blue Ave, South Whitley
(260) 723-5146
Education is an important part of everyone’s life! If you are in high school and are pregnant or have a child, you may request a BABE coupon from the front office secretary at the completion of full week’s attendance.
695 N Opportunity, Columbia City
(260)2 44-3665
Pregnant mothers or BABE-aged children who receive Chiropractic care may request a BABE coupon after their appointments.
Whitley County Family Resource and Children’s Services is a government run program benefiting families who qualify for food stamps and Medicaid.
543 N Line St, Suite B, Columbia City
1-800-403-0864
Pregnant mothers or BABE-aged children that receive Chiropractic care may request a BABE coupon after their appointments.
Providing vaccinations for children at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 15 months, and 18 months, then kindergarten and 6th grade.
220 W Van Buren St. #106, Columbia City
(260) 244-2310
How to earn: When a BABE-aged goes in for immunizations, simply ask for a coupon! One coupon per child per visit.
The Whitley County Family YMCA is part of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne. They offer fitness classes for both children and adults along with athletic programs.
950 E Van Buren, Columbia City
(260) 244-9622
To earn coupons at the Y, a BABE-aged child must be enrolled in a program. At the end of each day of participation, caregivers may request a BABE coupon on their way out. Pregnant women can also earn BABE coupons at the YMCA every time she participates in an exercise class. Same process—ask for a coupon on your way out!
Wild Willow Nature Preschool is a play-based, outdoor learning experience where curiosity
leads the way! Our unique approach allows children to explore, create, and connect with nature, fostering a lifelong love of learning. Through hands-on activities, imaginative play, and outdoor adventures, we support the whole child—building confidence, social skills, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the world around them.
Every day is a new adventure in the great outdoors, where little learners develop important skills through movement, exploration, and discovery—all while having fun! Let’s grow together!
479 Towerview Dr. Columbia City IN 46725
(260) 609-6784
Coupons are earned by attending a full week of preschool.