The Academy Preschool and Early Education Centers

09/02/2026

08/12/2026

💡 START HERE. GROW HERE. 💡

When we say there’s room to grow at The Academy, Joanne is a pretty perfect example of what we mean. 💛

🎉 Happy 5-year Academy Anniversary, Joanne!

Five years ago, Joanne joined The Academy as an Assistant Teacher in a 3-year-old classroom.

But she didn’t stay there.

Over the next five years, Joanne continued to grow — both personally and professionally. She pursued her bachelor’s degree while working at The Academy, became a mom, gained experience, took on new responsibilities, and continued moving forward in her career.

Today, Joanne is the Director of our Tyrone location. 🌟

Assistant Teacher ➡️ Bachelor’s Degree ➡️ Leadership ➡️ Director

That’s what Start Here. Grow Here. is all about.

You don't have to have your entire career figured out before you walk through our doors. We're looking for people who want to learn, build experience, continue their education, take on new challenges, and grow with us.

Child care can be more than a job.

It can be the place you start a career. 💡

Congratulations on five years, Joanne! We’re so glad you chose to grow with The Academy. 💛

Ready to start your own story?

✨ Join our team and self-schedule your interview:
https://www.theacademyeec.com/employment

08/10/2026

😎 TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL? We’ve got a spot for you!

Back-to-school season is here, and these guys already got the memo: The Academy is the cool place to be. 😎💡

We currently have OPENINGS at all Academy locations, but if you’re looking for care in ALTOONA — now is the time to enroll!

Our Altoona location has openings across ALL AGE GROUPS:

👶 Infants
🧸 Toddlers
🎨 Preschool
✏️ Pre-Kindergarten
🚌 School Age — Before & After School Care

Whether your little one is taking their very first steps into child care or heading back to school and needs a great place to start and end their day, The Academy is ready to welcome them!

💡 Caring teachers
💡 Learning, play & plenty of fun
💡 A place for little minds to grow and shine
💡 Care from infancy through age 12

Don’t wait until you’re scrambling for a spot after school starts! Get ahead of the back-to-school rush and enroll today. 😎

📍 Altoona • Hollidaysburg • Bellwood • Tyrone

👉 Enroll here: The Academy Enrollment

Because being ready for school is cool. Being enrolled at The Academy? Even cooler. 😎💡

08/05/2026

📚🍎 Teacher Appreciation Giveaway! 🍎📚

We know how much love, time, and personal expense teachers put into creating amazing classrooms for their students. To show our support, The Academy Preschool & Early Education Center is giving back with an Amazon Wishlist Giveaway! 🎉

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond for their students? We want to hear about them! 💌

✨ How to Nominate:
👉 Tag a teacher, school, and a short note about why they deserve this recognition.

One deserving teacher will be chosen to have items from their Amazon wishlist purchased by us! 🛒💖

Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the amazing educators who make such a difference every single day.

07/30/2026

We are so thankful for all of YOU 🫶🏼

We have been nominated for Altoona Mirror’s Hometown Favorite Childcare Facility & Preschool! Help us get to the final round by voting DAILY! No subscription needed. Just make sure to enter a valid email.

https://www.altoonamirror.com/promo/?pid=6440 #/gallery/?group=554471

07/29/2026

💛 It all starts with the people. 💛

The smiles. The hugs. The encouragement after a tough moment. The celebrations over every new milestone. These everyday moments are what make The Academy so much more than child care; they're the foundation for confident, happy, thriving children.

Behind every smiling face is a team of dedicated early childhood professionals who have chosen to build a career making a difference. We believe in investing in our staff because when teachers are supported, children flourish.

✨ Looking for a preschool where your child will be known, loved, and encouraged every day? We'd love to welcome your family.

✨ Looking for meaningful work where you can grow into a career in early childhood education? We'd love to meet you, too.

Whether you're searching for the right place for your child or the right place for your career, you'll find both at The Academy. 💡

📚 Enroll: https://www.theacademyeec.com/enrollment
💼 Apply & self-schedule your interview: https://www.theacademyeec.com/employment

07/28/2026

On Wednesdays, we wear pink... but every day we're cheering on our own Miss Gracie! 💖

By day, she's helping inspire young minds at The Academy. By night, she's ruling North Shore High as Regina George in Mean Girls: The Musical at Cresson Lake Playhouse. 👑

We're pretty sure Regina George would say she's kind of a big deal... and honestly? We agree. 😉 We're so proud of Gracie for sharing her incredible talent on stage and can't wait to see her shine (or should we say rule).

💖 Mean Girls: The Musical
📍 Cresson Lake Playhouse
🗓️ July 28 – August 8

Go support Miss Gracie; but whatever you do... don't forget to wear pink. 💗

Break a leg, Gracie! Your Academy family is rooting for you! 🎭✨

🎭 Gracie Crider (Regina George)
📍 Altoona, PA | 🌟 CLP Debut!

💬 Which clique would you belong to in high school—and would you survive it?
“I’d be part of the choir kids and I would definitely survive it.”
💬 What’s the most “fetch” (or not-so-fetch) thing about your character or this show?
“Her don’t care attitude even during tough times.”
💬 If your character had a signature catchphrase, what would it be?
“If the Shoe Fits”

💖 Mean Girls runs July 28–August 8 at Cresson Lake Playhouse!
🎟 Seats are selling FAST! Grab yours online 24/7 before they're gone:
https://tinyurl.com/334tmddm

07/23/2026

**👯 Looking for your next job? Bring your favorite coworker.**

We've noticed something lately... people aren't applying alone anymore. They're applying with their best friends, sisters, cousins, roommates, and favorite (current) coworker.

Honestly? We kind of love it.

So if you've been saying,
"We should find a new job..."..consider this your sign.

At The Academy, we're hiring:
💡 Full-Time Classroom Staff
💡 Part-Time After School Staff (great for college students!)

Even better? You can apply online and self-schedule your interview- (no waiting for a phone call!)

Think you'd fit in with this wonderfully awkward team? No work bestie yet? We'd love to have you!

Apply today:
👉 https://www.theacademyeec.com/employment

Tag the person you'd apply with. 👇