The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center Achieves Keystone STARS Level 2 Certification

ELC educators with Director DiAnne Levy

HOMEWOOD, PA - March 26, 2025 - The Maker's Clubhouse (TMC) Early Learning Center,  serving local families in Homewood, is proud to announce it has achieved Keystone STARS Level 2 certification, a significant milestone in Pennsylvania's quality rating system for early childhood education programs.

The achievement recognizes TMC's commitment to kindergarten readiness through its high-quality Frog Street Pre-K curriculum. This comprehensive, dual-language approach supports diverse learners ages 3-5 by focusing on both foundational academic skills, such as letter recognition and reading comprehension, and crucial social-emotional development, ensuring children enter elementary school confident and fully prepared to thrive.

"This certification reflects our dedication to creating a nurturing environment that promotes positive racial identity, engages children in critical thinking, and prepares them academically and socially for future educational success," said Pastor Cynthia Wallace, ELC Founder and Executive Director of The Oasis Project at Bible Center Church.

The experienced teachers and staff are dedicated to recognizing each child's unique talents and abilities. Program hours are Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. The center offers need-based scholarships and accepts Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) subsidy to ensure accessibility for all families.

The Early Learning Center is currently enrolling students for spring, summer, and fall terms. For more information about enrollment opportunities, please contact the center at 412-727-1644 or visit https://www.tmcearlylearning.org to schedule a tour.

About The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center

Opened in November 2023, The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center is a space of beauty, innovation, collaboration, and empowerment that reflects the diversity of the Homewood and nearby communities. Located at 717 N. Homewood Ave., TMC Early Learning Center is part of Bible Center Church's Oasis Project, which focuses on community and economic development in Homewood. 

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The Oasis Project is the community outreach and economic development division of Bible Center Church. Our work focuses on Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and improving the Environment where people live, learn, work, and worship.