A Special Place to Grow and Learn
Safe, nurturing, and accredited early education for all families.
A Special Place to Grow and Learn
Safe, nurturing, and accredited early education for all families.
Welcome to the Academy for Early Learning!
Established in 1986, we are conveniently located in the federal building at 5000 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our center includes security access, outdoor and indoor play spaces, fully equipped kitchen with healthy meals prepared on-site daily. We have a capacity to serve 74 children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
Our center is proudly:
- NAEYC accredited
- A STAR 4 Keystone Star Center
- A GSA Federal Child Care Center
- Department of Human Services Licensed by the state of Pennsylvania
Academy for Early Learning is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization run by an all-volunteer board of directors. The center has its rent, utilities and cleaning services provided by the tenets of the VA administration center. This allows us to focus more resources on our highly qualified staff and programs.
About Us-Academy for Early Learning
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At the Academy for Early Learning, we believe that every child is a capable, curious, and unique individual who learns best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. We view early childhood as a critical time for building the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical foundations that support a lifetime of learning and well-being.
We believe that families are a child’s first and most important teachers, and we honor the strength of family partnerships in shaping each child’s success. Together with families and our community, we cultivate an environment rooted in respect, compassion, diversity, and the shared goal of helping all children reach their fullest potential.
Our Vision
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our mission is to provide a “Special Place to Grow and Learn” in a developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years where parents and staff are in partnership and value what they learn from each other.
We value:
- Best practices in early education
- Partnerships between parents and teachers
- Diversity of families and staff
- Affordable, high-quality childcare
- Community that supports family staff and friends of the Academy for Early Learning
Announcement
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