{"id":37110,"date":"2025-08-19T09:10:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=37110"},"modified":"2025-08-19T09:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:10:22","slug":"berwyn-early-learning-academy-to-open-aug-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=37110","title":{"rendered":"Berwyn Early Learning Academy to open Aug. 25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-20794\" src=\"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/images.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/>A new chapter in early childhood education begins as Berwyn Early Learning Academy<i> <\/i>officially opens its doors on August 25, 2025, offering high-quality care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in a nurturing, innovative environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Part of Berwyn United Methodist Church\u2019s mission to serve community members and directed by Alex Smith, a passionate early childhood leader with a Master\u2019s Degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Berwyn Early Learning Academy is on a mission to raise kind, curious, and resilient children \u2014 the amazing adults of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cOur vision is bigger than just child care,\u201d said Smith. \u201cWe\u2019re building a place where children are encouraged to explore, take risks, and grow into confident learners \u2013 and where families feel seen, supported, and part of a community every single day.\u201d<!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The center <span class=\"s2\">features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Small classroom sizes for personalized <span class=\"s1\">care<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">A dedicated infant room, toddler program, and preschool (ages 3-5) class that each use a exploration-based curriculum<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">An emphasis on the whole child: socially, emotionally, and <span class=\"s2\">intellectually<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">A team of experienced educators who believe in the power of play, love, and <span class=\"s2\">learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">Generous tuition rates with ELRC <span class=\"s2\">accepted<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">BELA is now enrolling, and families are invited to visit the new space, meet the team, and experience the energy of a center designed from the ground up with children in mind. An open house with entertainment and refreshments will be held September 6, 2025 for families to come see what BELA is building. Join us for some family fun 11:00am to 2:00pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Tours available by <span class=\"s2\">appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">To learn more or schedule a visit, contact: 610-981-2392<span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>berwynearlylearningacademy.com <span class=\"s10\"> <a href=\"mailto:a.smith@berwynearlylearningacademy.com\"><span class=\"s11\">a.smith@berwynearlylearningacademy.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new chapter in early childhood education begins as Berwyn Early Learning Academy officially opens its doors on August 25, 2025, offering high-quality care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in a nurturing, innovative environment. 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