| A Place to Grow Learning Center has been providing quality childcare and preschool for ages 12 weeks to 5 years since 2001. Our Vision is to create a love of learning and a lifetime of memories. With video surveillance and security cameras both inside and outside the building, we provide a safe and secure environment. Specialized childcare software along with biometric ID scanning allows convenient and secure check-in and check-out. |
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| Contact us today to schedule a tour of the facility, meet our teachers and receive more information about our programs and curriculum. Hours of operation are 6:30a.m. to 6:00p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Owner |
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| Dana received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Clarion University and a Special Education Degree from Duquesne University. Before opening the center in 2001, Dana was a teacher for the Pittsburgh Public Schools. |
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| Director |
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| Nicole has been with A Place to Grow since 2002. Nicole taught the Pre-K program before being promoted to the Assistant Director in 2007. In 2008 Nicole became the center Director. She received her Associate's Degree in Education along with her Director's Credentials. |
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| Assistant Director |
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| Sarah joined A Place to Grow in 2013. Sarah started as a toddler teacher before being promoted to an Assistant Director in 2014. Sarah has over 17 years of childcare experience in clinical and educational settings. Sarah received a Bachelors of Psychology in 2006 from Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. |
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| Assistant Director |
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| Heather joined A Place to Grow in 2004 and has taught in all of our classrooms. Heather worked for the next 5 years as a Preschool Teacher before being promoted to an Assistant Director in 2008. Heather works closely with all new families and is usually the face of our center tours. |
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| Program Manager/Preschool Teacher |
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| Carrie joined A Place to Grow Learning Center in 2011 as a part-time aide while working full-time as a nanny. In 2015 Carrie was promoted to the Program Manager. She completed her Child Development Associate Certificate to become a Preschool Teacher. Carrie's 20 years of experience as a nanny and her background as a Human Resource Manager has made her invaluable to A Place To Grow. |
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| Registered Nurse/Teacher |
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| Kris joined A Place to Grow in 2017. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. Kris began working in our infant and toddler classrooms. She opens and closes the center daily which provides consistency to all of our children and families. As a registered nurse, Kris assists with illness, works cooperatively with Nicole to create health and safety policies, and ensures medications and medical forms are all in compliance. |
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