Wonderspring Havertown is excited to announce it is now licensed by the Department of Human Services in addition to the Department of Education. Starting this summer, the center will be offering several new programs including:
Summer programs
Full-day Care (from 7am-5pm in the summer and from 7am-6pm during the 2024-25 school year)
Older Toddler Care
Kindergarten Enrichment
For more information contact Beth at edougherty@wonderspring.org or call 610-446-0880.
For the 2024-25 school year, Wonderspring Havertown will be offering Kindergarten Enrichment and Before and After Care for Haverford School District kindergarteners. To learn more contact Beth at edougherty@wonderspring.org or call (610) 446-0880
This holiday help ensure all children have the support they need to succeed.
Dear Wonderspring Families and Friends,
When I think about what makes Wonderspring such a special place, it is stories like Cyrstal’s that spring to mind Wonderspring such a special place, it is stories like Cyrstal’s that spring to mind.
After COVID, we noticed that my daughter, who was previously a leader in her class, became very quiet and was reluctant to speak up to express her needs. When we returned to Wonderspring her teachers worked closely with her to bring her out of her shell. They made her a classroom helper and encouraged her to take on small responsibilities. When she moved up to the next class, her new teachers jumped right into the plan and continued building her confidence. Every step of the way, her teachers were there to help me understand what was going on, provide feedback, and answer my questions. I really appreciate the extra attention and support they gave her. It was tremendously helpful in her transition to kindergarten.
-Crystal Bradley, Narberth Parent
At Wonderspring we know that social-emotional development is essential to a young child’s sense of well-being and we pride ourselves on being one of the few early childhood organizations in the region that prioritizes social-emotional learning. Our programs utilize an evidenced-based social-emotional curriculum and Crystal’s story is just one of many examples of how our efforts are helping children overcome challenges and develop into confident and successful individuals.
However, as you may be aware, the stress and disruption in the lives of children and families during the pandemic have had ongoing repercussions. Consequently, post-pandemic, Wonderspring has seen an urgent need for even more social-emotional support for children. That might mean adding specialized coaches or equipment to help our children better manage their emotions, cope with stressful situations, make appropriate decisions or find their voice.
This holiday season, we’re asking you to please make a donation to help Wonderspring enhance the social-emotional programming and supports we provide in our classrooms. Your tax deductible gift will help ensure that all the children we serve have the resources they need to succeed.
I wish each of you a joyous holiday season and I look forward to a spectacular new year for all our children and families.
Wonderspring is pleased to welcome Patricia Claybrook to its Board of Directors. Patricia serves as CEO of Jidan Cleaning, a commercial cleaning company. She previously worked in in pharmaceutical sales and as the Director of Market Development for VITAS Hospice.
Patricia was was selected as the Philadelphia Business Journal’s chosen “Minority Business Leader” and one of South Jersey Magazine’s “Business Women to Know.” She earned her Bachelor’s in Sociology from Franklin and Marshall College. She attended the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Entrepreneurial Program in 2013 and the Turner School of Construction Management in 2014. Most recently, Patricia graduated the Pipeline Accelerator Program at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business in 2019.
Patricia has also served on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Central &Southern New Jersey, the Board of Directors for the Franklin and Marshall College Alumni Association, and the Board of Trustees for the Food Bank of South Jersey.
Wonderspring, a nonprofit provider of high-quality early education and out-of-school-time programs, announced that it will be offering services at a new Havertown location in partnership with the former St. Faith Preschool and Kindergarten. The new site, located at 1208 Allston Road in the Brookline section of Havertown, will be known as Wonderspring Havertown.
Currently licensed by the PA Department of Education, Wonderspring Havertown will offer preschool for children ages 3-5 from the hours of 9am-3pm. It will be led by the current Director of St. Faith, Beth Dougherty, who has served at St. Faith for 12 years as both a teacher and Director. The former St. Faith teaching staff is also expected to remain at the school.
Founded in 1964, Wonderspring has served hundreds of children in its many early childhood centers in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties and its multiple school-age sites. Wonderspring’s programs are designed to tap into a child’s natural curiosity through age-appropriate curriculum that encourages growth, exploration and creativity. The organization’s commitment to quality is evidenced by the fact that its centers operate at a PA Keystone STAR 4 level and its school-age programs are nationally recognized by the Council of Accreditation.
According to Dougherty, “St. Faith has been serving the community as a nonprofit organization for over 50 years. The school’s curriculum is selected to foster the love of learning and self-confidence in a nurturing and caring environment.”
“Wonderspring and St. Faith are natural partners,” says Zakiyyah Boone CEO of Wonderspring. “Both have a long history of providing high-quality early education utilizing evidence-based, child-centered curriculum. I am thrilled for the opportunity to partner with the staff of St. Faith to continue to provide these services for children and families in Havertown and the surrounding area.”
Wonderspring Havertown will begin serving children on September 7th. The organization will host an open house at the new location on August 24th from 3-5pm and invites families and their children to tour the facility and meet the staff.
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