Today’s childcare providers and teachers are tasked with meeting the needs of our little ones. They are so much more than babysitters; they receive specific training and education designed to promote the growth, education and development of young children. Each day, we entrust these caregivers with our most precious resource: our future.
Their days begin early and involve so much more than watching our children, from administration and first-aid to social-emotional development and education. Early childhood development, from zero to thirty-six months, sets the long-term trajectory for a child’s wellness and growth. Join us as we highlight some of our local childcare centers that work with parents and guardians to oversee this critical development stage—all while playing games
and soothing tears.
Middletown Montessori School
Middletown Montessori School’s (MMS) philosophy strives to nurture and foster all areas of development in the child. Their goal is to help each child learn life skills, become independent, promote order and concentration and develop a love of learning.
Susan Finan is one of the Directresses of the school. “We provide toddler through kindergarten education in an environment that fosters the love of learning by stimulating a child’s natural curiosity to discover the world around them,” Susan explained. “We blend academic excellence, intellectual independence and moral principles in the Montessori tradition.”
MMS is a non-profit corporation founded in 1990 by Barbara Waters, Sharon Kukawski and Phyllis German, three dedicated teachers who strongly believe in the philosophy emphasized by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Middletown Montessori School is located at 30 E Forge Rd, Media. MiddletownMontessoriSchool.com.
Garrett’s Way at Garrett Williamson
At Garrett’s Way Child Care and Learning Center, children receive caring, individualized attention from a team of dedicated staff members with years of training and experience. Their curriculum includes a wide variety of fun, stimulating activities in a safe, nurturing environment. Activities are carefully designed to establish a lifelong love of learning and to ensure that your child is well-prepared for the next level of his or her academic journey.
Carol Kaplan-Ruark is Garrett Williamson’s Executive Director. Carol said, “At Garrett’s Way Early Learning Center, we make the most of kids’ natural curiosity about the world. Our amazing property has cool features like an educational garden, walking trails, and a barn with goats, sheep, pigs, alpacas, and a special horse named Willow. We use these unique features to create hands-on learning experiences that help kids think critically and love the natural world around them.”
Garrett’s Way is located at 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square. GarrettWilliamson.org
The Malvern School
“For more than 25 years, The Malvern School’s passionate and caring educators have provided exceptional learning experiences to children ages six weeks to eight years. We believe in offering a learning environment for children to develop acceptance, respect, care, and encouragement for one another. Our program exposes children to science concepts, language development, multicultural activities, self-help skills and so much more.” ~Kristen M. Waterfield, Founder and President.
The Malvern School is dedicated to educating young children through diverse and innovative programming. When choosing The Malvern School, families’ expectations are met through their commitment to providing the finest curriculum and staff, all in a nurturing environment. At The Malvern School, your child will learn and feel loved.
The Malvern School is located at 4731 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. MalvernSchool.com
Little Journeys Academy
The mission at Little Journeys Academy is to offer quality, affordable, flexible and safe child care for all children from eight weeks through five years of age while providing peace of mind for the parents of every child. Little Journeys Academy offers a developmentally appropriate educational curriculum for infants through pre-K. Its focus is on social and emotional development, physical movement and creative expression. Its staff, experts in early childhood development and education, observe and evaluate each child’s learning, behavior, progress and adjustments.
Little Journeys Academy is located at 3722 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. LittleJourneysAcademy.com
Chesterbrook Academy
With two locations in Newtown Square, Chesterbrook Academy preschools combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment – offering far more than just childcare. Its preschool, serving children six weeks through Kindergarten, is the first introduc-
tion to a lifetime of learning, a journey that should start off on the right foot. Chesterbrook Academy helps children discover, explore and learn to their full-est potential.
Chesterbook Academy is located at 3841 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, and 906 Media Line Rd, Newtown Square. ChesterbrookAcademy.com
We are fortunate to have so many excellent choices in our community. Choosing the best fit for you and your family involves visiting the center, observing the classrooms, meeting the teacher and staff, asking questions and seeking recommendations from others. The right childcare will not only nurture your child’s intellect but also ignite their curiosity, creativity and love for learning.