Caring, Loving & Certified Teachers - Licensed & Accredited - Keystone 4-Star Center

Program Philosophy
ABC’s For Children provides developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age. Our professional Staff implements the Creative Curriculum and Pennsylvania Standards within their Keystone 4 star environmentally rated classrooms. Emergent curriculum is developed as children’s interests encourage growth in all areas of learning. Our world is the classroom, as community workers and helpers visit us and our older children visit them. Positive self esteem, independence, and respect for others are encouraged throughout our program and if need be with the assistance of outside professional resources. All families are encouraged to participate and share their values and beliefs within our curriculum and community involvement.

Program Goals

1. Provide exceptional care for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age.
2. Create a safe, happy loving atmosphere so that each child can develop a positive self image and a trusting, loving relationship with our staff.
3. Provide a stimulating environment to encourage lifelong learning through: curriculum, fieldtrips, community resources and family involvement.
4. Encourage children to develop to their fullest potential: physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally.
5. Promote independence and self reliance for lifelong learning.

Program Licensing
We are a Keystone 4 star program. Our program is licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.  The Preschool and Kindergarten Program are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a private, academic school.  Our overall program and curriculum is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.  The National Association for Education of Young Children accreditation program sets the standard for excellence in early childhood education.

Parent Testimonials

"Wonderful nurturing and caring experience for our children from the nursery all the way to Kindergarten/Transition."
-M. Rocca  

"My wife and I have professional careers. She is a part-time insurance premium auditor, and I am a State Administrative appeals judge. We enrolled our son at ABC's for Children  after visiting number of area day care/preschool programs. When our daughter was born, we made a decision that although, economically, it made little sense my wife to continue with her part time employment, and enroll two children daycare, the social, educational, and personal development evide by our son's experience at ABC's has been undeniably enriching. Our son was far ahead in language and social skills than; most children his age. We attribute his intellectual development to the dedicated great caregivers, a professional full time administrator, and an accredited program that is truly developmental, but not over reaching. The staff of ABC's for Children is evaluated and measured every day by of our children. As long as they are excited to tell us about their day then we are content we are making the right decision. They tell the true story."
-A. & J. Frioni  

"ABC's for Children is a wonderful childcare provider.  It is such a great feeling to know that your children are being taken care of with such an outstanding staff.  It is a priceless feeling to have the kids so excited and not scared to be dropped off in the morning.  The knowledge, behaviors and skill that the kids have developed at ABC's is greatly appreciated and beneficial to their development.  I highly recommend that if you are looking for a childcare provider that you consider ABC's at the top of your list. Thanks for all the great times."
-J. Lodics

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