The Foundation Your Child Deserves

At Early Foundations Learning Academy, we believe preschool and Pre-K should feel like a second home. Our classrooms are filled with care, encouragement, and joyful learning experiences that support each child’s growth at their own pace. By partnering with families and building strong relationships, we create a nurturing foundation where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn every day.

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Mission + Vision = Philosophy

At Early Foundations Learning Academy, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where they feel valued, confident, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Our philosophy is rooted in the idea that children learn best through love, intentional teaching, and play-based experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. We partner closely with families to build strong foundations, academically, socially, and emotionally, while encouraging strong character and a sense of belonging. By cultivating meaningful relationships and developmentally appropriate practices, we aim to empower each child to grow, explore, and succeed in school and in life, shaping bright futures, one child at a time.

Key Benefits of Our Programs:

  • Academic Readiness Support

    Our programs build early academic skills and social-emotional growth, helping children gain confidence and readiness for kindergarten.

    Academic Readiness Support

    Our programs build early academic skills and social-emotional growth, helping children gain confidence and readiness for kindergarten.

  • Academic Readiness Support

    Our programs build early academic skills and social-emotional growth, helping children gain confidence and readiness for kindergarten.

    Nutritious Meals

    We provide wholesome breakfast, lunch, and snacks to support healthy growth and fuel active learning.

  • Teacher-Parent-Student Partnership

    Our experienced educators are trained to deliver high-quality care and developmentally appropriate instruction.

    Teacher-Parent-Student Partnership

    We work closely with families to ensure every child’s unique needs are understood and supported.

  • Teacher-Parent-Student Partnership

    Our experienced educators are trained to deliver high-quality care and developmentally appropriate instruction.

    Degreed & Certified Staff

    Our experienced educators are trained to deliver high-quality care and developmentally appropriate instruction.

Our Supporting Curriculums

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The Creative Curriculum®

At EFLA, we use The Creative Curriculum® to provide hands-on, play-based learning that nurtures each child’s curiosity, confidence, and independence. This research-backed approach combines meaningful exploration, social-emotional growth, and individualized teaching, allowing our teachers to tailor activities to each child’s unique needs. By fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a love of discovery, The Creative Curriculum® helps lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a supportive and joyful environment.

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Learning Without Tears® Curriculum

Learning Without Tears® is a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to help preschool and Pre-K learners build early writing, language, and readiness skills through fun, hands-on activities. The program uses multisensory methods such as music, movement, manipulatives, and play to strengthen fine-motor development, letter recognition, early literacy, and social-emotional skills. Lessons support young children as they develop confidence, proper handwriting habits, and a strong foundation for kindergarten success.

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The Creative Curriculum®

At EFLA, we use The Creative Curriculum® to provide hands-on, play-based learning that nurtures each child’s curiosity, confidence, and independence. This research-backed approach combines meaningful exploration, social-emotional growth, and individualized teaching, allowing our teachers to tailor activities to each child’s unique needs. By fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a love of discovery, The Creative Curriculum® helps lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a supportive and joyful environment.

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Learning Without Tears® Curriculum

Learning Without Tears® is a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to help preschool and Pre-K learners build early writing, language, and readiness skills through fun, hands-on activities. The program uses multisensory methods such as music, movement, manipulatives, and play to strengthen fine-motor development, letter recognition, early literacy, and social-emotional skills. Lessons support young children as they develop confidence, proper handwriting habits, and a strong foundation for kindergarten success.

EFLA's Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Academy

A Glimpse into Our Program

Our preschool and Pre-K program offers a nurturing and engaging environment where children grow and flourish. Through hands-on learning and thoughtful guidance, we develop early literacy, math, and critical thinking skills while supporting social-emotional growth and self-regulation. Our teachers foster curiosity, confidence, and independence, preparing each child for a successful transition to kindergarten and a strong foundation for future learning.

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Our Enrollment Process

Schedule a Tour – Come visit our center with your child to see our classrooms and meet our staff.

Schedule a Play Date – Your child spends a half day at EFLA to experience the program firsthand.

Complete Enrollment Admissions – Fill out all required forms to begin the enrollment process.

Provide Required Documentation – Submit necessary records, including immunizations and emergency contacts.

Two-Week Trial Period – Your child joins the program for a trial period to ensure a smooth transition.

Confirmation of Enrollment & Start Day – Finalize enrollment and receive your child’s official start date.

Cheltenham Location (1734 W. Cheltenham Ave.)