We support social and emotional learning for children ages 3-5 years old. Here, children who have experienced trauma and need emotional and behavioral support can find the environment that they need to heal, build confidence and pave the way to be successfully enrolled in a traditional school setting.
Preschool Program
Monday – Friday, 8am – 2pm
Afterschool Program
Monday – Friday, 2pm – 6pm
Class size: 27 total
3 groups of nine children
1 to 6 staff to student ratio
Regulations: Code 3270, licensed childcare provider
Locations
City of Pittsburgh, Uptown Neighborhood
1425 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Mon Valley: McKeesport, coming soon!
3812 O’Neil Boulevard
Eden Park Shopping Center
McKeesport, PA 15132
Our staff include Preschool Manager, Preschool Supervisor, Team Leads, Teacher, Support Staffs, and Program Interns
Our staff are trained in trauma-informed care, Safety Care Basics, and diversity and culture to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for your child.
Important links for caregivers:
Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, and PM snack
Non-discrimination statement: Our services and employment are provided in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability, and age.
The Experience Early Learning Curriculum aligns with the Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood. The Developmental Continuum of the Experience Early Learning Skills is a research-based continuum of 35 skills that indicate child development and learning. Each skill has up to three measurable learning goals.
The Second Step curriculum has a dual social-emotional and child protection focus. Lessons create a positive and safe learning environment for the whole child, bringing together social-emotional learning, executive function, self-regulation, and child safety to foster a safe and supported learning environment.
Restorative Justice, Behavior Management, Attachment, Sign Language
Children must attend school 4-5 days per week unless excused. Absences are excused reasonably and in child’s favor.
The Brightwheel App gives regular updates of your child and easy access to preschool staff.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] for current openings and/or to be added to the waitlist
A child ages 3, 4, or 5 who could benefit from therapeutic intervention in the preschool setting.
trauma history, behavioral concerns, Individualized Education Plan (IEP), CYF involvement, homelessness, experience of trauma, educational needs, developmental delays, etc.
Restorative Justice, Behavior Management, Attachment, Sign Language
Children must attend school 4-5 days per week unless excused. Absences are excused reasonably and in child’s favor.
Interested in enrollment? Please fill out the following referral form and we will get back to you!
Fill out Enrollment FormMission: We offer children a positive educational experience in a trauma-informed setting, increasing protective factors to prevent and treat child abuse.
Values: Play, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, No Expulsion, Trauma-Informed Care.
We intentionally increase children’s and family’s protective factors in order to prevent and treat child abuse systemically. Protective factors:
Parents who can cope with the stresses of everyday life, as well as an occasional crisis, have resilience. They have the flexibility and inner strength necessary to bounce back when things are not going well.
Children’s early experiences of being nurtured and developing a positive relationship with caring adults affects all aspects of behavior and development.
Children thrive when parents provide not only affection, but also respectful communication and listening, consistent rules & expectations, and safe opportunities that promote independence.
Families who can meet basic needs for food, clothing, housing, and transportation—and are able to access services such as childcare, healthcare, and mental health—are better able to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.
Parents with a social network of emotionally supportive friends, family, and neighbors often find that it is easier to care for their children and themselves.
