Shenandoah, PA

The Goddard School in Pottsville serves the Shenandoah area with a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. Their state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and maintain low student-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and modern classrooms with interactive technology. Their curriculum includes STEAM learning, language development, and character education, with daily communication to parents through the Goddard Connect app. The center emphasizes play-based learning while preparing children for kindergarten success.

Tender Years Learning Center provides high-quality childcare services to families throughout Schuylkill County, including Shenandoah. Their research-based curriculum focuses on whole-child development through Creative Curriculum and Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, nutritious meal programs, and outdoor learning environments. Staff members maintain CPR/first aid certification and participate in ongoing professional development. The program includes daily progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, physical, and social growth.

Bright Horizons serves families throughout the region with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum that combines emergent curriculum with structured learning. The center features state-of-the-art security systems, natural playgrounds, and well-equipped classrooms designed for different developmental stages. Their degreed teachers implement project-based learning and STEAM activities while maintaining NAEYC-accredited standards. The program includes regular developmental assessments, family partnership meetings, and enrichment programs like music and movement. While located in Wyomissing, they serve commuting families from Shenandoah and surrounding communities with flexible scheduling options.