A Family

Mission: The Learning Collaborative’s mission is to prepare underserved children and their families to succeed in school by providing a tuition-free, high-quality preschool education through a unique partnership with our children, families, parents, staff and community.

Population Served: Preschool aged children of underserved families.

History: TLC was the result of a 2010 merger between Seigle Avenue Preschool (1986) and the Community Weekday School (1984). The Learning Collaborative holds a five star license and NAEYC accreditation. TLC combines 49 years of educating young children, and their pre-school graduates see an 84% skills gain throughout the school year.

Approach: TLC’s primary focus is enhancing oral language, early reading, and cognitive skills of preschool-age children while educating and modeling for parents how to be their child’s first teacher and strongest advocate. At The Learning Collaborative, they provide content-rich, developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments along with continuing education and professional development for teachers and staff.

How Love Builds Up

For opportunities to volunteer at The Learning Collaborative, you may click here. 

 Through this partnership there are opportunities for tutoring and mentoring as well as participating in uniform and school supply drives.

If you would like more information, please contact lay leader Jan Scott Farmer.  

Reading Buddies and Playground Helpers – Through May, 9:00-11:30 a.m, 3241 Sam Drenan Rd.,– Reading Buddies may bring books or choose from TLC’s collection and read with a child for 15 minutes. There is also an opportunity to volunteer on the playground by encouraging running, jumping, and other active play, or use the Art Cart for crafts with the kids! The Playground  volunteer opportunity is subject to the weather, and is canceled in case of rain or freezing temperatures.| Sign Up

Dr. Seuss Month – First 3 Fridays in March, 9:00-11:30 a.m, 3241 Sam Drenan Rd.,– March is Dr. Seuss month – and boy – do we have fun!  Please sign up to join us on a Friday for a special Seussical activity! Feel free to dress up as your favorite Seuss character!| Sign Up