Children’s Academic Center

Our Teachers

Darlene McGuire-Ms. Darlene has been the proud Owner/Director of Children’s Academic Center for 15 years. I promise you will not find a more dedicated, involved, and hands-on individual at a Preschool. The love for the children and her staff is extraordinarily amazing. Ms. Darlene has been in Childcare for 35 years, she started out as a mom, teacher’s assistant then to a lead Preschool Teacher. As she felt she wanted to expand her great expectations; she has concurred her Career Studies Certificate in Child Development and currently enrolled in Career Studies Certificate for Infant and Toddlers. Followed by completing her goals with a Child Development Associates Degree. Let’s also keep in mind these qualifications: Adult and Child CPR, First Aid and MAT (Medication Administration Training). If you want to meet someone who truly gives it her all, you have found her. Ms. Darlene was awarded a Life Membership of Shawsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, which she has achieved by volunteering her time for 10 years. We also would like to recognize she has accomplished all training required as a EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator). Ms. Darlene is a masterpiece of her own that requires no introduction. We all as a Community, Staff, Parents and Children here in Shawsville are exceptionally blessed to have her.

Crystal Hall- Mrs. Crystal has been with our center for a couple years. As she started out as a Preschool Teacher , then in Schooler room, but she has found her calling as a Lead Infant Teacher. She is currently enrolled at NRCC working toward her Child Development Certificate. As being a nurturing advisor, she also gets to share this experience with her daughter Miss. Madison who is also a blessing to our center, as well as her other children volunteering and making children’s future bright. Mrs. Crystal is immensely dedicated to her career at Children’s Academic Center. As we all know, learning starts at a very early age and Mrs. Crystal is here to coach those developmental milestones that you don’t want your child to miss out on. Children Academic Center encourages you to drop in and see her magic in person.

Madison Hall- Miss. Madison, has worked at Children’s Academic Center for almost 4 years. As she started out as the Schoolers Lead Teacher, then helped Mrs. Crystal out in the Infant Room as her second teacher and now proud to say she’s the Two Year Old Teacher. She loves working with children and plans to further her education in the near future by getting her Child Development Certificate. Miss Madison hopes to be able to teach your child so many fun and exciting things as well as working on potty training, and hopes to learn new things from this age group. Feel free to stop in to see her routine, she loves meeting new faces and meeting new friends.

Ashley Bland-Miss. Ashley is our Three year old teacher at Children’s Academic Center and has been an asset for 7 years. During those years she has achieved her CDA in Child Development. The Child Development Associate credential is the most recognized credential in the United States and she is immensely proud of this. Miss. Ashley truly believes that its crucial to introduce so many academics in a child’s life and strives to make a difference. Open communication is extremely important to her; be sure to come by and see her succeed in our future.

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Philosophy

At Children’s Academic Center, we believe now is the time to present children with the opportunity to expand their minds for later in life! We know that making the decision to put your child into preschool is not an easy decision. We want parents to leave their child in our care with the peace of mind knowing that they are going to be in great hands. We desire to help each child develop a positive self-image. A child’s healthy development depends on a creative environment, age-appropriate activities, and a loving caregiver. We feel quality child care is a partnership with parents, an extension of the home. We understand parental concerns and feel very strongly about providing lots of love, loyal friends, and nutritious food. Children’s Academic Center does not discriminate on the basis of a family’s race, color, national origin, gender, religion, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. We want to make a difference in everyone’s lives.

About our program

It is our mission to accept and love every child in our care as well as provide a safe nurturing learning environment. We are a state licensed facility, we care for newborn children through age of 12. Children’s Academic Center has an open-door policy, so please visit as often as you like. It is our intent to help both children and parents feel secure while in our care.