La Plume, PA

The Goddard School in Clarks Summit offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development with highly qualified teachers holding degrees in early childhood education. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. They maintain low student-to-teacher ratios and provide daily communication with parents through their mobile app. The school emphasizes safety with comprehensive background checks, CPR-certified staff, and rigorous cleaning protocols.

La Petite Academy in Scranton provides a comprehensive early education program with their proprietary School Readiness Pathway curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. The center features developmentally appropriate learning centers, secure facilities with keypad entry, and outdoor playgrounds. Their program includes phonics-based literacy, mathematics, science exploration, and character development. All lead teachers hold early childhood education credentials and participate in ongoing professional development. The center offers nutritious meals and snacks, real-time updates through the parent communication app, and flexible scheduling options to meet family needs.

The Growing Tree Early Learning Center is a family-owned facility that provides personalized care with a play-based learning approach grounded in developmentally appropriate practices. Their curriculum emphasizes hands-on exploration, social skills development, and early literacy through Creative Curriculum framework. The center features secure facilities with surveillance systems, age-specific classrooms with natural lighting, and fenced outdoor play areas. Staff members are certified in early childhood education, first aid, and CPR, with many having decade-long tenures. They maintain small class sizes and focus on building strong parent partnerships through regular conferences and daily reports.