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SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Little House Learning Center F Get to Know the Little House Difference or nearly 11 years, Little House Learning Center has been changing lives for families through their unique blend of personalized, family service and cutting edge educational techniques. “Little House has a personal touch,” said Jennifer Osterman, co-owner. “This school is our one and only. We care so much about the kids, the teachers and the parents, who are all a part of our Little House Family.” Because of the close interaction of the entire team at Little House, children receive a level of care that parent’s would be hard pressed to find at any other facility. And, because the owners are so involved in the day-to-day operation of Little House, many improvements come from the recommendations of parents and teachers themselves. “We value the feedback we receive from our families,” Osterman said. “We’ve added or changed programs, adjusted times and even changed parts of our schedule based on recommendations from parents and teachers. In the end, the Little House Families are our business. It is because of their trust in us and their faith in our teachers that we have continued to grow.” Little House also takes pride in their Staff Family. “We depend on our teachers to be at the center of our loving and caring environment. They are a talented group of people who aren’t afraid to dance to silly music, sing lullabies, play freeze tag and dress up in silly clothes! They also are ensuring that each child is learning and developing as age appropriate. Marion, Dayna and myself could not be more proud of the teachers at our school. For the dedication they show to our families our 34 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Cranberry SPONSORED CONTENT school, they are the ‘Little House Difference,’” Osterman said. In this environment, children not only prepare for their academic careers, but they develop lifelong friendships through meaningful interactions in a developmentally-appropriate setting. “We all believe in learning through play, and we feel as though our early education is topnotch. However, that’s not the only important part of helping our children grow.” Osterman said. “The social and emotional aspects of the children in our care are just as important as the academic aspects. They are huge pieces of what we help to foster and develop.” Kindness, manners, and respect are parts of our classroom procedures and daily routines. Sharing toys with classmates, being part of a group, waiting your turn in line and consoling a tearful friend are all part of ‘educating’ the children and helping them grow into kind and caring people. “We believe that we are helping to lay the necessary foundation for their future.” Whether it’s their daily childcare, preschool, kindergarten care, school-age care or through their camps, Little House Learning Center is there for your child every step of the way, ensuring that they have a supportive family of teachers and caregivers outside of mom and dad. Currently, Little House Learning Center has Infant Room spots open for fall and winter. Children eligible for placement in these spots need to be between six weeks and 12 months of age. For more information about Little House Learning Center, go to littlehouselearningcenter.com online, or call them at 724.776.5583.