Lehigh Valley Children's Centers (LVCC)

In the twilight of Summer Vacation, these are the inquisitive and curious faces of LVCC Shawnee. While we wind down this year's Summer Explorers school age program, here's a look back at some of the adventures the children found themselves in. 🐊

🎈Yesterday, we were pleased to be joined by Rep. Peter Schweyer, Rep. Ana Tiburcio, the office of Senator Nick Miller and Jan Schwartz of PennAEYC for a brief tour of Phase 1 of the South Mountain Renovation Project.

Since 1980, LVCC South Mountain has served the community well. But the families of Allentown deserve even more.
In response to the growing needs in childcare, we're giving the center it's biggest upgrade yet by transforming it into a community center to help guide families and their children towards success. 🏆

This upcoming Monday, the children of PA Pre-K Counts 2 + 3 will be the first to experience the upgrades that have come to South Mountain as we begin renovations to the remainder of the classrooms.

By the end of the six-phase project, the center will feature:
ADA Compliant Ramps for Improved Accessibility ♿
Bathroom Stalls within the classrooms (no more disruptions) 🚽
A Dedicated Sensory Room 🧩
New Indoor Gyms 🏀
Modified Classroom Layouts for Improved Structure (essential for early learners.)

Tune back on Monday to see a first look inside the finished classrooms. 📸

The academic school year quickly approaches, but we're not ready to say goodbye to summer yet ( and we bet these children aren't either.) ☀️

This season's LVCC Summer Explorers School-Age Program took us to the Lehigh Valley Zoo.

Not only is the trip a great chance to teach about the efforts towards animal conversation made by the Zoo, it's also where children's imaginations can go 🐘WILD🐘 at the St. Luke's playground.

Located within the Zoo, the multi-level, outdoor playground puts the JUNGLE in Jungle Gym 🦒

Pictured are the children of LVCC Shawnee in their natural environment - A State of Play.

Last week, we took a moment during Professional Development Days to celebrate the incredible educators with anniversary milestones at LVCC. 🏆

A career in childcare is as important to a healthy community as it is hard work. While there are days that can be a challenge, we try our best to make sure our educators and staff are seen, heard, and appreciated. 📝

Celebrating ten years is Ms. Lynn, LVCC Allen's lead PA Pre-K Counts teacher. 🎈

Clocking in at 15 years at LVCC are Ms. Becky from LVCC Fowler's infant and toddler classroom,
Ms. Lisa, Center Director at LVCC Spring Garden,
Ms. Dimitra, LVCC Fairmont's infant and toddler educator. 🎉

With twenty years of care at LVCC, our dedicated driver Ms. Michelle 🚌, PA Pre-K Counts lead teacher Ms. Anilla from LVCC Fairmont, and infant and toddler educator Ms. Christine at LVCC Spring Garden ELC. ☕

Thank you again to our incredible teachers and here's to an amazing school year ahead.

All flight ✈️ guests are heading home soon with a souvenir from the airlines stem bar 🌼

Views from the start of Day 2 of Professional Development Days with our inflight ✈️ keynote address and a stop at the Tundra with a continued conversation about how LVCC children respond to their senses.

At the coast, we are continuing to practice how self-care activities lead to being the best educators this school year.

This is one of the five “destinations” during professional development day ✈️.

On the coast, we’ve practiced mindfulness and the waves of emotional and motivation teachers feel through the year.