A Strong Foundation Through Play

Children learn by playing. That is the whole idea behind the 8-Point Learning Program. Through play, your child gains new skills and meets developmental milestones. Our teachers are caring and compassionate, and they build the foundation here in a fun-filled, play-centered room. The program runs under the direction of Debra Sparks Allison, who holds a BA in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Education.

The curriculum gives teachers a set of guidelines to follow, and play is how the children move through them. Lessons mix learning with fun, and students are encouraged to express their uniqueness. Academic skills grow alongside the arts, so children build confidence as well as knowledge. It is the kind of day where a child is working hard and having a ball at the same time.

Debra Sparks Allison has run three successful dance studios over 38 years. She taught at the college level as an adjunct professor, and she owned and directed a non-profit Ballet Company. The student-to-teacher ratio here is 4 to 1, so each child gets real attention. The center sits in the Council Rock School District. Ask us about enrollment and anything else you want to know.

Teachers get down to a child's eye level to talk and listen. They follow what a child is interested in rather than pushing a set script. Small groups mean each child gets a turn and a response. When a child is stuck, a teacher stays nearby and helps them find the next step.

Rooms are set up so children can move between activities and choose. There is space for playing, dancing, and learning. The day has a rhythm: active play, quieter table work, and time with the group. Materials sit within reach so children can pick them up on their own.