Question 1

When can I visit?

Accepted Answer

We welcome you and your family to tour our facility. Click the button below to complete a tour request form.

Question 2

How do I enroll my child?

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Three simple steps: 1. Complete an application. 2. Open a parent account in our enrollment management system. 3. Schedule an enrollment interview.
A one-time enrollment processing fee of $75 will be billed with your first payment.

Question 3

What are the program hours?

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Program hours are Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Before and after school, staff members will engage children in guided experiential learning activities.

Question 4

What will my child experience in the classroom?

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Our classrooms are designed to stimulate curiosity and creativity, with hands-on materials and
engaging activities that ignite a sense of wonder in every child. Your child will thrive in our positive
learning environments, where we emphasize respect, collaboration, and a growth mindset. Children
ages 3 – 5 will experience individual, small group, and whole class learning designed to promote their
academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.

Question 5

Who are our staff?

Accepted Answer

Our team of dedicated and caring administrators and educators have decades of experience and
training in early childhood development. We are passionate about nurturing young minds and will
work with you to guide your child through an exciting adventure of discovery.

Our director is DiAnne Levy. Ms Levy is an experienced child development and early learning professional with a strong background in supervising classrooms, implementing curriculum, lesson planning, and managing daily operations. With a Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Liberty University, DiAnne has built a career dedicated to fostering positive learning environments for young children.
Most recently DiAnne was a Professional for Duquesne City School District. Her previous roles include Lead Teacher at Ms. M's Happy Tot's Daycare and Director at For Kids Only Daycare. She got her start in education at Hosanna House.
DiAnne excels in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. She is skilled in using positive reinforcement techniques, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring strong communication with parents and staff.

Our executive director is Dr. Cynthia Wallace. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Wallace has been a teacher, the principal of a parochial, public, and Montessori school, and an adjunct professor of education.
Dr. Wallace earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago, a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Michigan, a master’s in marriage and family counseling from Geneva College, and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Wallace is passionate about education and values a high-quality early childhood learning experience as the foundation for life-long learning and economic mobility.

Question 6

What is our curriculum?

Accepted Answer

We are using the Frog Street curriculum. Frog Street is an innovative approach to early childhood
education. The curriculum is based on thematic units which incorporate literacy, art, music, science,
language, culture, and much more! There is also integration of STEAM projects and social-emotional
learning units to address our goal of helping children to become problem solvers, world changers and
compassionate people.

Question 7

Is The Maker’s Clubhouse Early Learning Center licensed?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We are fully licensed in Pennsylvania and proud to hold a Keystone STARS 4 rating—the highest level of quality recognition in the state. This means we meet top standards in teaching, staff qualifications, family engagement, and continuous improvement

Question 8

Is transportation provided?

Accepted Answer

No. Parents/guardians get to spend quality time with their children on the way to and from The
Maker’s Clubhouse Early Learning Center.

Question 9

How much is tuition?

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The full day tuition for Monday through Friday is $337.85 per week, and it covers program hours (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

For eligible families, we will accept payments through the Early Learning Resource Center (ERLC). If
you need information about ERLC scholarships, visit the ELRC website at
https://elrc5.alleghenycounty.us/ (https://elrc5.alleghenycounty.us/)

TMC Early Learning offers a limited number of need-based scholarships for enrolled children whose family's household income falls in the gap between ELRC eligibility and being able to afford private pay. Scholarship application (https://www.tmcearlylearning.org/about-4)

Question 10

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

Accepted Answer

Contact us at 412-727-1644 or email us at ClubhouseELC@bcpgh.org.  (ClubhouseELC@bcpgh.org)
We are happy to assist you and provide any additional details you may need.

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