Early Childhood Centers
Mission
The mission of Dixon Learning Academy and Western Learning Center is to prepare children to succeed in school.
Credentials
Both centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), indicating that our centers have met rigorous quality standards for education, health and safety. Only 10 percent of all daycare centers in the greater Philadelphia area are accredited.
Both centers also have four stars, the highest rating from Keystone Stars, a state initiative to promote the quality of early learning programs.
The centers collaborate with the School District of Philadelphia, serving as Pre-K Counts sites, a state initiative to ensure that children are prepared to succeed at school.
Philosophy of Education
Our centers provide an environment that promotes self-worth, self-control and self-respect. We offer age-appropriate activities and instruction using the evidenced-based Creative Curriculum to enhance each child's creative, social, physical, emotional and cognitive development. A high adult-child ratio makes it possible for children to learn and grow at their own pace. We value our relationships with parents and encourage them to attend parent/teacher meetings, to volunteer at events and in the classroom.
To learn more about DCS' early childhood centers and the ones closest to your home, don't hesitate to contact Dixon Learning Academy and Western Learning Center directly.
Western Learning Center
The center derives its name from the Western Soup Society, a shelter for needy families in 1837. In 1970 the facility was fully renovated for daycare and in 1978 the center expanded, adding six new classrooms and an enclosed play yard. Since then the center has consistently upgraded its physical facilities to meet stringent state and city building codes as well as its educational program and staff training. Western is conveniently located to the Broad Street subway, the 40 and 2 bus routes. The center serves:
- Young and Older Toddlers (13 months to 35 months)
- Pre-School Children (3 years to 5 years)
- School-Aged program (6 years to 12 years old) including a full-day summer camp.
For more information or to arrange a tour print form here.
Western Learning Center, 1613 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147; 215-735-1261
(we accept subsidy)
Dixon Learning Academy
Dixon Learning Academy has provided quality, affordable early childhood education and after-school programs since 1975. Originally built as a small elementary school, the facility has been completely renovated to meet strict health and safety standards. Conveniently located to public transportation, the center provides a well-rounded educational program with a nurturing and well-trained staff. DLA is the only accredited program in the heart of the neighborhood. The program serves:
- Infants - 6 weeks to 12 months
- Young & Older Toddlers, ages 12 months to 35 months
- Pre-School for children 3 to 4 years old
- Pre-Kindergarten for children 4 to 5 years old
DLA also offers an after-school enrichment program including a full-day summer camp for children, ages 6 to 12 years old.
For more information or to schedule a personal tour pint form here
Dixon Learning Academy, 2201 Moore Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146; 215-334-2662
(we accept subsidy)