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908-647-4440
SMALL SOCIETY
ACADEMY
20
Bay Street
Stirling
By: Sherry Kevoe
When it comes to the care of chil-
dren
Small Society Academy
has cer-
tainly made their mark in the industry.
Small Society Academy
was estab-
lished in 1974 and has become well
known as one of the premier child care
facilities in the Stirling area. Mrs. Tre-
ich, a former special education teacher
developed the Academy out of her
dedication and love for children. It was
not long before daughter, Donna
McCrea, joined as Co-Director in Mey-
ersville. The current facility was built
from the ground up and customized to
their specifications. Upon entering the
Academy it is easy to see how happy
the children and staff are just being in
such a comfortable and warm setting.
The rooms are spotless, organized and
spacious.
Small Society Academy
has very
high standards for their educators. All
teachers are:
•
State certified and meet all state
child care requirements
•
Complete an extensive training
program of the Academy’s stan-
dards and specialized curriculum
•
Receive in-depth training that
gives them further insight on
child-care and child-development
issues.
Part of their success is attributed to
the consistency of the staff with some
being there 15 years. Educators are
passionate about their careers and
seek to create a fun and educational
environment that helps each child
reach their full potential. In fact, the
Academy has been around so long that
according to Donna and Mrs. Treich,
“
families are growing up with us”.
There are children attending now
whose parents attended the Academy.
“
We are like family here,” according to
Donna.
Programs at
Small Society Acade-
my
include:
Infant 4 weeks - 14 months:
Par-
ents receive daily progress reports
which help with the transition. The
infant program is designed to enhance
the development of the child and to
serve as the next step in the child's
learning process.
Toddler 14 months - 2 years:
This
is a crucial developmental period and
in many ways can determine the suc-
cess in school and relationships. Activi-
ties are inviting and exciting to children
of this age as staff serves to enhance
their self esteem and encourage confi-
dence.
Early Preschool 2 - 3 years:
Chil-
dren are encouraged to develop confi-
dence in their own independence by
providing activities that are challenging
and fun. Language, cognitive and
physical development are taught.
Preschool 3 - 4 years:
The Acade-
my’s Preschool Program is tailored as a
beginning to the educational process.
Preschool acitivities are designed to
teach gross and fine motor skills and
social skills.
Pre-K 4 - 5 years:
The Pre-Kinder-
garten Program is the final phase of
the three year educational journey.
This program specializes in writing,
math, science and invaluable social
skills.
Small Society Academy
will pro-
vide referrals for children that may be
identified with special needs such as
Occupational and Speech Therapy.
What sets
Small Society Academy
apart from other child care centers is
their families consider this their home
away from home. To learn more about
the Academy find them on the web at
www.smallsocietyacademy.com, call
908-647-3838
and find them on Face-
book. They are located at 20 Bay
Street, Stirling, N.J. 07980; Hours of
operation are: M-F, 7:30-5:30 with
extended care available.
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T: 908-226-1389
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•
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• 6
weeks - 6 years
•
Qualified teachers
•
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•
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“
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build a child than
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